Oil cooler for Nismo

1flaguy · 06-24-2014, 10:56 AM

I just got my 2011 Nismo and want to add an oil cooler. I was going to get the stillen 25 row. However I called and they say it will need modifications for the Nismo. Has anyone had it installed and how much harder or different is it to install.
Thanks
I searched for posts but couldn't find any

OldFart · 06-24-2014, 11:09 AM

Not exactly the Z1 kit, but should help ya out...

DIY: Oil Cooler Installation on a Nismo (Damper Included!) - vipor

gomer_110 · 06-24-2014, 11:37 AM

It's only the chassis damper that causes problems. I just removed mine and never looked back. Can't say I even felt a difference with the damper removed.

2011 Nismo#91 · 06-24-2014, 01:39 PM

Yeah with my 25 row there is only a protective tube on the damper, the only real difference.

Rusty · 06-24-2014, 03:06 PM

I got the Z1 34 row cooler. What I did was to flip the dampener around and add a 1/4" spacer behind the brackets for it.

Slam128 · 07-10-2014, 01:21 AM

I added a 25 row Z1 oil cooler without any problem after flipping the damper around. Can't really tell whether it made any noticeable difference in the handling. Not a very difficult install. Seems like jacking up the car, removing the bumper and the under cover is the most time consuming part. Plus, you'll also be doing an oil change at the same time.

Jordo! · 07-10-2014, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1flaguy

I just got my 2011 Nismo and want to add an oil cooler.
I searched for posts but couldn't find any

Why?

What temps? What use?

There are many threads on this...

Corsairprime · 07-20-2014, 08:16 PM

I just finished installing the Mishimoto oil cooler kit with the thermo plate. I picked up the setrab mount and recessed the rad inside the front cross brace. I used the setrab mount because it offered a better selection of mounting holes to choose from. The lines are paired up routed through a small gap on the passenger side of the car. No cutting required. Start to finish took about 2.5 hours. I also ended up inverting the front cross strut like others do when mounting the rad. Oil temps leveled at 185 to 190. Heat management for the motor is much improved in my view. Please PM me if you need more details.

06-24-2014, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
1flaguy Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: 2011 370z Nismo #11 Rep Power: 10	Oil cooler for Nismo I just got my 2011 Nismo and want to add an oil cooler. I was going to get the stillen 25 row. However I called and they say it will need modifications for the Nismo. Has anyone had it installed and how much harder or different is it to install. Thanks I searched for posts but couldn't find any

06-24-2014, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	It's only the chassis damper that causes problems. I just removed mine and never looked back. Can't say I even felt a difference with the damper removed. MJB likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

06-24-2014, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,853 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I got the Z1 34 row cooler. What I did was to flip the dampener around and add a 1/4" spacer behind the brackets for it. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-20-2014, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	I just finished installing the Mishimoto oil cooler kit with the thermo plate. I picked up the setrab mount and recessed the rad inside the front cross brace. I used the setrab mount because it offered a better selection of mounting holes to choose from. The lines are paired up routed through a small gap on the passenger side of the car. No cutting required. Start to finish took about 2.5 hours. I also ended up inverting the front cross strut like others do when mounting the rad. Oil temps leveled at 185 to 190. Heat management for the motor is much improved in my view. Please PM me if you need more details. lgarcia likes this. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

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06-24-2014, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 959	Not exactly the Z1 kit, but should help ya out... DIY: Oil Cooler Installation on a Nismo (Damper Included!) - vipor

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2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,380 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	Yeah with my 25 row there is only a protective tube on the damper, the only real difference.

07-10-2014, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Slam128 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	I added a 25 row Z1 oil cooler without any problem after flipping the damper around. Can't really tell whether it made any noticeable difference in the handling. Not a very difficult install. Seems like jacking up the car, removing the bumper and the under cover is the most time consuming part. Plus, you'll also be doing an oil change at the same time.