Swear i just gained 20 hp

roy'sz · 11-29-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Okay, thanks. Are there any threads about fabricating something to partially block the oil cooler?

I got a thermostatic plate designed to stay at 180. There are some for 200 but if you pick up a piece of aluminum and cut to size on the cooler, you can drill holes and allow to regulate temp. IF you don't have the thermostatic plate you should block it off entirely. I have 1/4in holes drilled in mine in a 1''x1'' pattern across the cooler. With the temps in the low 40's it hasn't gotten below 180 because of the blockage of air and the thermostatic plate. It isn't hard to fabricate. There is a tutorial about this in the engine and drivetrain section.

brucelidat · 11-29-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

I got a thermostatic plate designed to stay at 180. There are some for 200 but if you pick up a piece of aluminum and cut to size on the cooler, you can drill holes and allow to regulate temp. IF you don't have the thermostatic plate you should block it off entirely. I have 1/4in holes drilled in mine in a 1''x1'' pattern across the cooler. With the temps in the low 40's it hasn't gotten below 180 because of the blockage of air and the thermostatic plate. It isn't hard to fabricate. There is a tutorial about this in the engine and drivetrain section.

I have the thermostatic plate. I'll just pay more attention to my temps and make sure it's getting up to 180.

wstar · 11-29-2011, 04:29 PM

Even with a 180F thermo plate on your oil cooler, you'll probably still need a blockoff plate for the front. Mine's only a 19-row Setrab, w/ 180F thermo plate, and I still use a full blockoff plate (no drilled holes, full-size) in the winter down here in SE Texas. Without the blockoff, a mid-december highway drive (especially at night) can suck the oil temps down to ~150-160 and hold them there.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-29-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Even with a 180F thermo plate on your oil cooler, you'll probably still need a blockoff plate for the front. Mine's only a 19-row Setrab, w/ 180F thermo plate, and I still use a full blockoff plate (no drilled holes, full-size) in the winter down here in SE Texas. Without the blockoff, a mid-december highway drive (especially at night) can suck the oil temps down to ~150-160 and hold them there.

You're going to want your oil warmer than 150-160. Staying closer to 200 is ideal and not exceeding 220 for optimum performance. Cold oil is worse for your engine than hot oil.

LakeShow · 11-29-2011, 07:52 PM

My car runs at 200 in this 50 degree weather when not even pushing it. I have not yet driven in the summer time.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-29-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

My car runs at 200 in this 50 degree weather when not even pushing it. I have not yet driven in the summer time.

If you haven't bought K&N filters? Buy some. Also use a high grade synthetic like nissan oem, castrol edge or redline oil. You will see your temps drop another 10-15 degrees.

LakeShow · 11-29-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If you haven't bought K&N filters? Buy some. Also use a high grade synthetic like nissan oem, castrol edge or redline oil. You will see your temps drop another 10-15 degrees.

I will definitely invest the filters. Will an intake help much or not really? I'm do for my first oil change soon and I have free oil changes but I don't believe they work for synthetic oil. Is the Nissan Ester oil good or not really? Sorry I'm a noob on oil.

roy'sz · 11-30-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If you haven't bought K&N filters? Buy some. Also use a high grade synthetic like nissan oem, castrol edge or redline oil. You will see your temps drop another 10-15 degrees.

How is it exactly that by switching brands your oil temps change? Also it changes with different type of air filters?? I know if you change the weight of the oil you are using that it will change your operating tempature, but it honestly doesn't make sense if you have 1 5w-30 synthetic oil and another brand of 5w-30 sythetic oil. Just wondering.....

sonic370 · 11-29-2011, 08:02 PM

all great ideas and posts.wanted to share this from this mornings commute.
outside temp read 49 and driving conditions were perfect and safe.

so anyway i've got the 7AT. im running along at about 55-60. and feel the need for a little kick so pull the stick over to the left and with a quick 1,2
pull back with the shifter im in 4th and gradually give it the gas and this thing
pulls like a spotted axx ape! look down and oh crap im at 90. so i back off of
course its a public road. anyway sorry to ramble..

but that is why i bought the 370 for that feeling!

wstar · 11-29-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You're going to want your oil warmer than 150-160. Staying closer to 200 is ideal and not exceeding 220 for optimum performance. Cold oil is worse for your engine than hot oil.

I think you missed the point of my post :P

11-29-2011, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Even with a 180F thermo plate on your oil cooler, you'll probably still need a blockoff plate for the front. Mine's only a 19-row Setrab, w/ 180F thermo plate, and I still use a full blockoff plate (no drilled holes, full-size) in the winter down here in SE Texas. Without the blockoff, a mid-december highway drive (especially at night) can suck the oil temps down to ~150-160 and hold them there. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	My car runs at 200 in this 50 degree weather when not even pushing it. I have not yet driven in the summer time. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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11-29-2011, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	all great ideas and posts.wanted to share this from this mornings commute. outside temp read 49 and driving conditions were perfect and safe. so anyway i've got the 7AT. im running along at about 55-60. and feel the need for a little kick so pull the stick over to the left and with a quick 1,2 pull back with the shifter im in 4th and gradually give it the gas and this thing pulls like a spotted axx ape! look down and oh crap im at 90. so i back off of course its a public road. anyway sorry to ramble.. but that is why i bought the 370 for that feeling!