Is there or is there not a problem with the oil cooler?

RCZ · 03-15-2009, 07:18 PM

If you arent going to track the car, you don't need a cooler. You can't push the car hard enough on the streets to get it to any sort of concerning temperature. I don't think that hot days will make a difference.. Guys that live in warmer temperature climates and dont track the car - be patient and don't waste money until someone actually confirms that you need a cooler. Its not just money either... installing a cooler when you don't need it just adds things that can go wrong...rock through the core, loose fitting - boom and your engine wont be covered under warranty.

ArtVandaleigh · 03-16-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

If you arent going to track the car, you don't need a cooler. You can't push the car hard enough on the streets to get it to any sort of concerning temperature. I don't think that hot days will make a difference.. Guys that live in warmer temperature climates and dont track the car - be patient and don't waste money until someone actually confirms that you need a cooler. Its not just money either... installing a cooler when you don't need it just adds things that can go wrong...rock through the core, loose fitting - boom and your engine wont be covered under warranty.

Agreed.

arcticreaver · 03-16-2009, 05:08 PM

so if i'm just driving like normal it will not be a problem but if i take it to the tracks, it will?

semtex · 03-16-2009, 06:29 PM

Check out this thread I just found. Kinda funny, because they're discussing travisjb's thread on tracking the 370 and his oil temp issues.

New 370Z Overheating with mild track time.... - Bob Is The Oil Guy

370sed · 03-17-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Check out this thread I just found. Kinda funny, because they're discussing travisjb's thread on tracking the 370 and his oil temp issues.

New 370Z Overheating with mild track time.... - Bob Is The Oil Guy

That depends on your definition of 'funny'

After all this, will anyone else dare try their 370Z at the track?

shumby · 03-17-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

Wouldn't the coolant moving thru the A/C radiator, help cool the engine radiator? What I'm trying to say-Coldness from the A/C radiator, passed on, by air flow, to the engine radiator!

Just my 2 cents-But with this engine having heating problems, I think it would be foolish not to install an oil cooler! Track or not!

DAD dissapointed. the "cooland that goes through the A/c Rad. is really quite hot that is where the heat is released from the system. Like the coils on the back of your fridge. lol

semtex · 03-17-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 370sed

That depends on your definition of 'funny'

After all this, will anyone else dare try their 370Z at the track?

Sure, after it's broken in, the oil is switched out for a quality ester-based synthetic, and a good oil cooler is installed. Why not?

dad · 03-17-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Wouldn't the coolant moving thru the A/C radiator, help cool the engine radiator? What I'm trying to say-Coldness from the A/C radiator, passed on, by air flow, to the engine radiator!

Just my 2 cents-But with this engine having heating problems, I think it would be foolish not to install an oil cooler! Track or not!

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Originally Posted by shumby

DAD dissapointed. the "cooland that goes through the A/c Rad. is really quite hot that is where the heat is released from the system. Like the coils on the back of your fridge. lol

My son in laws car(Saturn)would over heat, turn on the A/C, the engine would cool off!

dad · 03-17-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Check out this thread I just found. Kinda funny, because they're discussing travisjb's thread on tracking the 370 and his oil temp issues.

New 370Z Overheating with mild track time.... - Bob Is The Oil Guy

200 miles on the car, and he takes it to the track. The engine is no way broke in! That's foolish!

sluggoZ · 03-18-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

My son in laws car(Saturn)would over heat, turn on the A/C, the engine would cool off!

The rule of thumb is that if your stuck in crawling traffic...you shut off the A/C & radio & roll down the windows!
Turning on the A/C!!!! unreal!

shumby · 03-18-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

My son in laws car(Saturn)would over heat, turn on the A/C, the engine would cool off!

Aparently on Saturen they do not obey the laws of thermaodynamics.

RCZ · 03-18-2009, 12:28 PM

This thread is tittering on the edge of a cliff. Lets keep it on subject. Its a good read for those who are considering the cooler.

You don't need one for daily driving or sitting in traffic.

You will need one for track sessions.

03-16-2009, 06:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Check out this thread I just found. Kinda funny, because they're discussing travisjb's thread on tracking the 370 and his oil temp issues. New 370Z Overheating with mild track time.... - Bob Is The Oil Guy __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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03-15-2009, 07:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	If you arent going to track the car, you don't need a cooler. You can't push the car hard enough on the streets to get it to any sort of concerning temperature. I don't think that hot days will make a difference.. Guys that live in warmer temperature climates and dont track the car - be patient and don't waste money until someone actually confirms that you need a cooler. Its not just money either... installing a cooler when you don't need it just adds things that can go wrong...rock through the core, loose fitting - boom and your engine wont be covered under warranty.

03-16-2009, 05:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	so if i'm just driving like normal it will not be a problem but if i take it to the tracks, it will?

03-18-2009, 12:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	This thread is tittering on the edge of a cliff. Lets keep it on subject. Its a good read for those who are considering the cooler. You don't need one for daily driving or sitting in traffic. You will need one for track sessions.