Rusty's Nismo Journal

Gawl128 · 02-12-2013, 03:24 PM

Also, a littel of topic from the Oil Cooler, but Rusty: How much Louder or Deeper did your exhaust get once you had add the headers to the F.I. catback?

Sorry if you did it all at once - for some reason I can't remeber if you did ... even though I read through it just yesturday...

Rusty · 02-12-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gawl128

If I can chime in on the Oil Cooler discussion. As far as "over-cooling" is concerned - Z1 Motorsports in there Oil Cooler kit warn against it and highly recommend something called a "Thermostatic Sandwich Plate".

I'm guessing this only lets oil go to the cooler once a certain temp is achieved.... Not sure.

If that is true - that would eliminate the need to "duck tape"?

Trying to figure this out for myself too.

Here is a link to the Z1 Cooler: Z1 Motorsports 370Z/G37 Oil Cooler Kit
- At the bottom of there description they talk about the thermostatic plate.

I have the thermostatic plate. It never fully closes. It's design to let about 10% oil flow through. Once the oil starts to heat up. The plate will open to 100% at around 180F.

So if I'm driving in weather less then 50F. I will reach through the front bumper opening and place 2 or 3 strips of duct tape across the bottom rows of the cooler.

Rusty · 02-12-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gawl128

Also, a little of topic from the Oil Cooler, but Rusty: How much Louder or Deeper did your exhaust get once you had add the headers to the F.I. catback?

Sorry if you did it all at once - for some reason I can't remember if you did ... even though I read through it just yesterday...

Don't know, as I did everything at one time. It's louder then stock for sure. GF said it sounds healthy.

Gawl128 · 02-12-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Don't know, as I did everything at one time. It's louder then stock for sure. GF said it sounds healthy.

LOL. Thanks.

Rusty · 02-14-2013, 04:54 PM

I added to my first post of this build thread. I have listed all the things I have done to my Nismo in order with a wish list at the bottom. Some of the parts listed have a part number and/or price with them. Hopefully this will cut down on digging through the thread.

cv129 · 02-14-2013, 11:28 PM

Are you going to consider this for the pss10?

BILSTEIN ridecontrol<sup>®</sup>

Also, have you thought about robispec v3 (since v3 was in your consideration)? He responded to my pm that he does make them, not sure if any 370z actually running them (other than his own race car I guess).

Rusty · 02-15-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Are you going to consider this for the pss10?

BILSTEIN ridecontrol<sup>®</sup>

Also, have you thought about robispec v3 (since v3 was in your consideration)? He responded to my pm that he does make them, not sure if any 370z actually running them (other than his own race car I guess).

Never seen that about the Bilsteins. MMMM. When the time comes, I will check on the Robspec V3 again.

Rusty · 02-15-2013, 07:05 PM

OK, more updates.

Calipers are back from Mikes. Candy Red.

Rusty · 02-15-2013, 07:10 PM

Rotors are on. Here's the install

Rusty · 02-15-2013, 07:14 PM

Rotors and calipers on.

Rusty · 02-15-2013, 07:16 PM

Z1 Brake hoses are on.

I'm going to do a install thread on them.

Jerggy13 · 02-15-2013, 08:10 PM

Those looks great. Great choice on the color of the powdercoat.

Show us some pics when you get the wheels back on.

scruffydog · 02-15-2013, 09:39 PM

nice job man! love your rotors!

Gawl128 · 02-16-2013, 01:12 AM

You have to let us know how the "new" brakes feel.

This is off topic - but when you did the Gen 3 install: What did you have to trim to get them installed?

- Was it just the holes to fit the tubes through? Or was there some Nismo specific trimming you found was required?

Thanks Rusty.

Rusty · 02-17-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Gawl128

You have to let us know how the "new" brakes feel.

This is off topic - but when you did the Gen 3 install: What did you have to trim to get them installed?

- Was it just the holes to fit the tubes through? Or was there some Nismo specific trimming you found was required?

Thanks Rusty.

Just the standard trimming to get the tubes through the radiator support. On the left side where the A/C lines are. I sliced a piece of hose, and put that around the one A/C line with a zip tie so that the tube and the line doesn't touch one another.

02-12-2013, 03:24 PM	#196 (permalink)
Gawl128 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 191 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 729	Also, a littel of topic from the Oil Cooler, but Rusty: How much Louder or Deeper did your exhaust get once you had add the headers to the F.I. catback? Sorry if you did it all at once - for some reason I can't remeber if you did ... even though I read through it just yesturday... Rusty likes this.

02-14-2013, 04:54 PM	#200 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,873 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I added to my first post of this build thread. I have listed all the things I have done to my Nismo in order with a wish list at the bottom. Some of the parts listed have a part number and/or price with them. Hopefully this will cut down on digging through the thread. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-14-2013, 11:28 PM	#201 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Are you going to consider this for the pss10? BILSTEIN ridecontrol<sup>®</sup> Also, have you thought about robispec v3 (since v3 was in your consideration)? He responded to my pm that he does make them, not sure if any 370z actually running them (other than his own race car I guess). Rusty likes this.

02-15-2013, 08:10 PM	#207 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 375	Those looks great. Great choice on the color of the powdercoat. Show us some pics when you get the wheels back on. Rusty likes this. __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

02-15-2013, 09:39 PM	#208 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	nice job man! love your rotors! Rusty likes this. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

02-16-2013, 01:12 AM	#209 (permalink)
Gawl128 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 191 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 729	You have to let us know how the "new" brakes feel. This is off topic - but when you did the Gen 3 install: What did you have to trim to get them installed? - Was it just the holes to fit the tubes through? Or was there some Nismo specific trimming you found was required? Thanks Rusty. Rusty likes this. __________________ Gawl's Journal - 2011 370Z Nismo #475

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