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

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!

Red__Zed

i don't think the Z's rad can dissipate much more than 80kJ, you're going to be pushing more than that when the oil is up at 280 and the coolant is heated accordingly.

hopefully the cooling system will prevent it from getting to that point...it's entirely possible that won't be a problem unless you are absolutely railing the car. I do know that if you get there, you are in trouble though.

ImportConvert

Time will tell. If it works decent, I am torn on waiting for the new platform or getting the 370. I have looked at all the other cars in the price-point I want to be at, and the 370Z is the one I want in that price range. I doubt the C7 will be selling for shy of $50K for a long time.