M.Bonanni's 370Z Project "Born Again"

ChrisSlicks · 04-14-2010, 04:53 PM

Perfect! Thanks Mike.

BTW I looked up the specs on this core and this is the most expensive core that Setrab makes, which explains the cost of this kit. It is rated for 40000 BTU's of cooling on a wet sump engine.

M.Bonanni · 04-15-2010, 06:35 PM

Installed photos!

Very high quality parts in this kit. You get what you pay for.

theDreamer · 04-15-2010, 06:42 PM

Not sure it is big enough.

M.Bonanni · 04-15-2010, 06:49 PM

Not playing around anymore. This car should be able to do as many laps as I can throw at it now...well...at least until I burn 1/8 tank of gas and then fuel starvation sets in.

vipor · 04-15-2010, 07:43 PM

I love it. /steal

What'd you do with the ps cooler? Just push it out in front?

M.Bonanni · 04-16-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

I love it. /steal

What'd you do with the ps cooler? Just push it out in front?

I just reversed the mounting tabs so it sits back toward the radiator more, then I had to move it towards the left a little so the hoses would clear and add some longer hose (provided in the AE kit). PS cooler sits right behind the oil cooler now. You can kinda see it behind the lower oil line fitting in the 2nd pic.

Caravanshaka · 04-15-2010, 09:36 PM

I've seen FMIC's smaller than that thing! lol

vipor · 04-16-2010, 10:03 AM

That won't cause any heat issues? I know as large as the AE cooler is it probably doesn't get too hot, but there isn't any real direct airflow on the PS cooler anymore?

370Zsteve · 04-16-2010, 10:05 AM

Mike, any updates on your COBB AP? played with it at all? Dyno tune?

M.Bonanni · 04-16-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

That won't cause any heat issues? I know as large as the AE cooler is it probably doesn't get too hot, but there isn't any real direct airflow on the PS cooler anymore?

We'll find out, but I don't think so. My old 350Z time attack car had no issues with the same power steering cooler sitting behind our oil cooler, which was also half behind the bumper cover. That car also had big stick 295 wide race tires up front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Mike, any updates on your COBB AP? played with it at all? Dyno tune?

Nope, not yet. There is nobody in Vegas who knows the AP so I am going to have to make a trip down to SoCal to get it done. Just haven't had the time lately.

ZForce · 04-17-2010, 02:11 AM

Thx for posting up pic of O/C. I know you are setting up the car for track, but let us know how fast it heats up the oil to proper temps for the DD and during cooler weather conditions.

LiquidZ · 04-19-2010, 06:29 AM

Mike, any comments about how fast oil temps get up to 180 degrees during normal driving?

M.Bonanni · 04-19-2010, 10:14 AM

RE: Oil cooler getting to temp under normal driving conditions:

Well I won't be able to comment about cold weather anytime soon seeing as we're heading into another Vegas summer, but it took roughly 15 min. on the highway early morning, probably ~60-65 degrees out, just normal cruising speed.

M.Bonanni · 04-19-2010, 12:22 PM

Track Review:

This past weekend I did a one-day event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway road course. The event was fun, but unfortunately some car troubles didn't allow for much track time in the 370Z. Basically after my 2nd session, the car would not start at all. The starter would just wind up but it wasn't engaging. Upon further inspection, one of the starter mounting bolts was gone, the other was loose, and the starter was dis-engaged. Luckily Paladin Advanced Automotive here in Vegas has kick a** customer service and sent one of their techs out to the track with a bolt and fixed it for me! Unfortunately, I only had one more session after that to go back out before day's end. Here's a quick review of some of the new parts and key points on the car...

AE Performance Oil Cooler - WAY better than anything else I have seen for this car. Ambient temp was around 85 degrees, which means track surface temps were probably around 100 degrees. The track was basically made up of straights & hairpins meaning there wasn't a whole lot of air flow going to the oil cooler as the speeds were relatively low and to add to that, I was in lap traffic pretty much the whole time. Pretty bad conditions as far as keeping temps down. For the first two sessions in the morning I had no issues with oil temp whatsoever, it peaked around 245 after about 15-20 minutes of tracking. The third session at the end of the day, around 4pm when air temp was at its hottest, I did get to around 260 degrees after about 20 minutes, again in tons of lap traffic. My consensus is that 95% of the time this oil cooler will take care of any oil temp issues, and what this oil cooler doesn't take care of, none will.

NST Pulley Kit + Fidanza Flywheel - On a track with so many slow corners it was really helpful to have the quicker acceleration that these parts gave the car.

Brakes - For the first time, I finally experienced the "ice mode" that everyone has been talking about. Definitely didn't like it. This track is also harder on brakes than any other track I have taken the car too.

Nitto NT05 Tires - Although they have plenty of tread left, they definitely are nowhere near as fast as they are when they're new. I have had this particular set on the car since September 2009 and this was my 7th track day on them and they feel like crap if I am being brutally honest. They are best when they are brand new, within the first 2-3 heat cycles.

Paul@AEperformance · 04-19-2010, 05:17 PM

Glad your happy with it Mike!

See you this weekend!

04-14-2010, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Perfect! Thanks Mike. BTW I looked up the specs on this core and this is the most expensive core that Setrab makes, which explains the cost of this kit. It is rated for 40000 BTU's of cooling on a wet sump engine. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms Last edited by ChrisSlicks; 04-14-2010 at 05:09 PM.

04-15-2010, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
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04-15-2010, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
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04-15-2010, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Not playing around anymore. This car should be able to do as many laps as I can throw at it now...well...at least until I burn 1/8 tank of gas and then fuel starvation sets in. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-15-2010, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I love it. /steal What'd you do with the ps cooler? Just push it out in front? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

04-15-2010, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 43	I've seen FMIC's smaller than that thing! lol __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

04-16-2010, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	That won't cause any heat issues? I know as large as the AE cooler is it probably doesn't get too hot, but there isn't any real direct airflow on the PS cooler anymore? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

04-16-2010, 10:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Mike, any updates on your COBB AP? played with it at all? Dyno tune? __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

04-17-2010, 02:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Thx for posting up pic of O/C. I know you are setting up the car for track, but let us know how fast it heats up the oil to proper temps for the DD and during cooler weather conditions.

04-19-2010, 06:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Mike, any comments about how fast oil temps get up to 180 degrees during normal driving? __________________

04-19-2010, 10:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	RE: Oil cooler getting to temp under normal driving conditions: Well I won't be able to comment about cold weather anytime soon seeing as we're heading into another Vegas summer, but it took roughly 15 min. on the highway early morning, probably ~60-65 degrees out, just normal cruising speed. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

04-19-2010, 12:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Track Review: This past weekend I did a one-day event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway road course. The event was fun, but unfortunately some car troubles didn't allow for much track time in the 370Z. Basically after my 2nd session, the car would not start at all. The starter would just wind up but it wasn't engaging. Upon further inspection, one of the starter mounting bolts was gone, the other was loose, and the starter was dis-engaged. Luckily Paladin Advanced Automotive here in Vegas has kick a customer service and sent one of their techs out to the track with a bolt and fixed it for me! Unfortunately, I only had one more session after that to go back out before day's end. Here's a quick review of some of the new parts and key points on the car... AE Performance Oil Cooler - WAY better than anything else I have seen for this car. Ambient temp was around 85 degrees, which means track surface temps were probably around 100 degrees. The track was basically made up of straights & hairpins meaning there wasn't a whole lot of air flow going to the oil cooler as the speeds were relatively low and to add to that, I was in lap traffic pretty much the whole time. Pretty bad conditions as far as keeping temps down. For the first two sessions in the morning I had no issues with oil temp whatsoever, it peaked around 245 after about 15-20 minutes of tracking. The third session at the end of the day, around 4pm when air temp was at its hottest, I did get to around 260 degrees after about 20 minutes, again in tons of lap traffic. My consensus is that 95% of the time this oil cooler will take care of any oil temp issues, and what this oil cooler doesn't take care of, none will. NST Pulley Kit + Fidanza Flywheel - On a track with so many slow corners it was really helpful to have the quicker acceleration that these parts gave the car. Brakes - For the first time, I finally experienced the "ice mode" that everyone has been talking about. Definitely didn't like it. This track is also harder on brakes than any other track I have taken the car too. Nitto NT05 Tires - Although they have plenty of tread left, they definitely are nowhere near as fast as they are when they're new. I have had this particular set on the car since September 2009 and this was my 7th track day on them and they feel like crap if I am being brutally honest. They are best when they are brand new, within the first 2-3 heat cycles. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form**

04-19-2010, 05:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Paul@AEperformance The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At the Track Posts: 194 Drives: All sorts of Fast! Rep Power: 16	Glad your happy with it Mike! See you this weekend! __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif Last edited by Paul@AEperformance; 04-19-2010 at 05:21 PM.