2012 Model Will Have OIl Cooler

ImportConvert · 10-12-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Not really I have no problems with mine I just let it run/warm up for a few mins and little longer in the winter. The thermostatic plate doesn't ever close all the way and fully opens at 180 degrees.

Why have no manufacturers uses a thermostatic plate, though? I suspect that there is a liability associated with it since they have almost universally refused to use one.

Red__Zed · 10-12-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Why have no manufacturers uses a thermostatic plate, though? I suspect that there is a liability associated with it since they have almost universally refused to use one.

I think it is just money.

Most manufacturers stay away from air coolers on the whole-- moving oil is a liability, moving coolant is no problem.

ImportConvert · 10-12-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I think it is just money.

Most manufacturers stay away from air coolers on the whole-- moving oil is a liability, moving coolant is no problem.

I disagree. GM was using a plate system and then spent the money to develop the coolant/oil system for the ZR1. They then stopped using plate systems on the Z06 in 2011.

Red__Zed · 10-12-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I disagree. GM was using a plate system and then spent the money to develop the coolant/oil system for the ZR1. They then stopped using plate systems on the Z06 in 2011.

upfront costs are different than per-unit costs.

ImportConvert · 10-12-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

upfront costs are different than per-unit costs.

Well, I highly doubt the oil/coolant setup is a new concept. Why not use it initially instead of waiting for the ZR1 to put the money into developing it, along with the other cooling system enhancements on the ZR1?

If it is cheaper, why use it on the Z06 (recently) and the ZR1, and NOT the Grand Sport, which they sell a lot more of and use the plate-type cooler on?

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