2012s on lots....where are the oil coolers?

ImportConvert

Somehow I just glossed over that one. That is a VERY important caveat. What is the engine coolant system like?

PS. I would ASSUME (I know...) that Nissan tested this, to make sure it would actually do most of what people seem to hope it will?

Red__Zed

I'm sure they have. But last time they found a flaw, they added limp mode.

I just think the ability to keep revving at 6k after hitting 280 will allow people to go beyond the point of no return.

ImportConvert

I did not read this whole marathon post, is limp-mode gone!? That's a no-no on ANY street going vehicle...

Red__Zed

no, we have no details.

But limp mode limits to 5500 or so at 280, and doesn't limit to 3k until 300. dropping that kinda temp is gonna take a while.

ImportConvert

Well, now that the radiator is providing flow to the oil path, it won't take forever. I can shed roughly 1-2* every 5-10 seconds at 200*F oil temps just by taking the car out of gear at 70mph and letting it coast a touch. Of course, the cooling systems are pretty different based on that picture. I don't know, I'm sure Nissan did their homework, noone likes replacing engines.

I'm really liking what the 370Z has evolved into, now if they go with DI and get that bhp up to 370-380, I'm sold.

Red__Zed

i don't think you understand the changes that happen when the system winds up heatsoaked.

ImportConvert

Maybe not, but I have never had a problem cooling a car off before that got the oil temps into the mid 200's. Then again, it wasn't a 370Z, either, so I digress. Time will tell when people take these and track them and report back. I'm hoping!