Oil Cooler Install Thread

[miguez]

Originally Posted by Modshack

1 MOC-SP1FT Mocal Sandwich Plate- 20mm Thread $86.95

Hey Modshack,

Great idea, thanks for sharing. I see this sandwich plate has a 180º thermostat. Just to make sure I understand it, this means that if the oil is below 180º, it will bypass the cooler automatically, correct?

Also, I assume there is no way to adjust this temperature threshold? Just trying to learn more about these sandwich plates.

Thanks!

[spearfish25]

I'm prepping for my Stillen kit install. How did you guys purge the oil cooler once it was installed? I've seen various ways listed for other cars but would prefer to know exactly what works for the 370Z. One method I heard of was fully depressing the accelerator while cranking the motor (not sure how to continuously crank the engine with a push button starter). The other way was to pull the fuse on the ECU (again, not sure how to do that yet) and crank the engine again.

Finally, how does the oil cooler stay filled when the car is shut down? Having not seen it on the car yet, it's hard to visualize. But if the cooler sits higher than the oil pan, won't the oil flow back to the pan and empty the cooler each time you shut the car off? (There is a good chance I'm just not understanding the mechanics of the system...the mechanic installing it better have more knowledge).

Advice welcome!

[Modshack]

Originally Posted by miguez

Hey Modshack,

Great idea, thanks for sharing. I see this sandwich plate has a 180º thermostat. Just to make sure I understand it, this means that if the oil is below 180º, it will bypass the cooler automatically, correct?

Also, I assume there is no way to adjust this temperature threshold? Just trying to learn more about these sandwich plates.

Thanks!

That's exactly how they work...You do not run the risk of the oil running too cool, or not getting up to the minimum recommended 180 degrees..Though since I believe the oil system is plumbed through the Water system, the temps should stabilize at at least the normal water coolant temp of 180-190. It just may take the oil a little longer to get to that point if the cooler is running all the time (no thermostatic plate). I'm in NC so it's probably not critical, but if I lived in any of the Northern states I'd do the thermostat. Outboard ones with AN fittings can be added..