AEM Intake + Oil Cooler = Conflict ??

osbornsm · 05-23-2012, 09:42 AM

Okay so I've purchased an AEM intake... and an Oil Cooler is surely coming soon.
My question is the following:

Is there room for the relocated windshield reservoir AND an oil cooler?

I don't want to install one only to "mod-block" the oil cooler's location.
- Any Thoughts?

Nick911sc · 05-23-2012, 09:56 AM

I can't comment if it's going to as I don't own this intake, but if I were planning on getting an oil cooler (Or even if I wasn't) I wouldn't want my washer fluid tank to be located in the front...

MattP725 · 05-23-2012, 11:20 AM

Oil cooler locations are somewhat flexible... they don't take up that much space in the fascia so you can move it right or left if necessary (unless you are getting one of those 50+ row coolers).

osbornsm · 05-23-2012, 11:21 AM

haha naw... i'm looking at a 25 row Z1 cooler. Just looks like they use the same location between the crash bar and the radiator. *scratches head

MattP725 · 05-23-2012, 12:46 PM

With a prefab kit you will loose some adjustability because the lines will come precut and they might have a specifically designed bracket that only mounts one way.

If you design your own you have more flexibility.

Mt Tam I am · 05-23-2012, 12:54 PM

I did not plan out all my mods either, before install. I needed a special bracket to relocate the oil cooler when the intakes went on. Further delays occured when I but in brake cooling ducts.

It all fit but if I had planned it all out in advance it would have behoved me.

osbornsm · 05-23-2012, 01:59 PM

Well i'm trying to plan ahead... can't get a yes / no answer from anybody.

AEM says: They have no idea if they both can fit.
Z1 says: They haven't heard of any issues installing both.

So i'm really at a loss here, suggestions welcome!

Mt Tam I am · 05-23-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Well i'm trying to plan ahead... can't get a yes / no answer from anybody.

AEM says: They have no idea if they both can fit.
Z1 says: They haven't heard of any issues installing both.

So i'm really at a loss here, suggestions welcome!

I do not know how much bigger, if at all, your parts are vs mine but I feel quite confident by waiting to install these together you will be fine. One of the limiting factors for me was how much extra oil line I had to play with to the O/C already connected.

My signiture with mods shows the order as well. Oil cooler first. Note intakes come much later. And cooling ducts were very recent.

osbornsm · 05-23-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I do not know how much bigger your parts are vs mine.

Oh i'm sure my parts are bigger

PapoZalsa · 05-23-2012, 09:36 PM

I have a friend that installed the oil cooler and the AEM CAI without any issues.

osbornsm · 05-24-2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I have a friend that installed the oil cooler and the AEM CAI without any issues.

Which cooler did ur friend have do u know?

MattP725 · 05-24-2012, 08:40 AM

It shouldn't matter... I am speculating but I am going to say that the AEM washer tank should be going somewhere at the front part of the engine bay so that the owner can access it to fill... the oil cooler goes essentially just behind the front bumper. Also the oil cooler is very low... the washer tank should be much higher based on how it looks on AEM's website (not a long filler neck like with the OEM one).

osbornsm · 05-29-2012, 12:26 PM

Bump for any more thoughts on the subject??

martin82 · 05-29-2012, 01:49 PM

take a look at this article and pics, you can then decide on your own pretty easily I would assume.

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By looking at these pics, the new reservoir will block a bit of the incoming air into a Z1 oil cooler but shouldn't have any install problems.

Install instructions for the z1 cooler: http://upload.z1motorsports.com/Z1%2...2001272012.pdf

My 34 row tucked right behind the middle support bracket.

martin82 · 05-29-2012, 01:50 PM

ok so, looks like the forum doesn't like the links. Look for motoiq 370z aem intake and it will show up

05-23-2012, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	AEM Intake + Oil Cooler = Conflict ?? Okay so I've purchased an AEM intake... and an Oil Cooler is surely coming soon. My question is the following: Is there room for the relocated windshield reservoir AND an oil cooler? I don't want to install one only to "mod-block" the oil cooler's location. - Any Thoughts? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-23-2012, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I can't comment if it's going to as I don't own this intake, but if I were planning on getting an oil cooler (Or even if I wasn't) I wouldn't want my washer fluid tank to be located in the front... Last edited by Nick911sc; 05-23-2012 at 10:00 AM.

05-23-2012, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	haha naw... i'm looking at a 25 row Z1 cooler. Just looks like they use the same location between the crash bar and the radiator. scratches head __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE* (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-23-2012, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	I did not plan out all my mods either, before install. I needed a special bracket to relocate the oil cooler when the intakes went on. Further delays occured when I but in brake cooling ducts. It all fit but if I had planned it all out in advance it would have behoved me. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

05-23-2012, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	Well i'm trying to plan ahead... can't get a yes / no answer from anybody. AEM says: They have no idea if they both can fit. Z1 says: They haven't heard of any issues installing both. So i'm really at a loss here, suggestions welcome! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-23-2012, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Oil cooler locations are somewhat flexible... they don't take up that much space in the fascia so you can move it right or left if necessary (unless you are getting one of those 50+ row coolers).

05-23-2012, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	With a prefab kit you will loose some adjustability because the lines will come precut and they might have a specifically designed bracket that only mounts one way. If you design your own you have more flexibility.

05-23-2012, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I have a friend that installed the oil cooler and the AEM CAI without any issues. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

05-24-2012, 08:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	It shouldn't matter... I am speculating but I am going to say that the AEM washer tank should be going somewhere at the front part of the engine bay so that the owner can access it to fill... the oil cooler goes essentially just behind the front bumper. Also the oil cooler is very low... the washer tank should be much higher based on how it looks on AEM's website (not a long filler neck like with the OEM one).

05-29-2012, 12:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	Bump for any more thoughts on the subject?? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

05-29-2012, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	take a look at this article and pics, you can then decide on your own pretty easily I would assume. ****************************************/id/2326/pageid/4131/project-370z-testing-the-aem-eti-cold-air-intake.aspx [IMG]************************MotoIQ/Project-Cars/Project-Nissan-370Z/i-LcZqSWD/0/X2/JEF6287-X2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]**************************MotoIQ/Project-Cars/Project-Nissan-370Z/i-26zBtNk/0/X2/JEF6302-X2.jpg[/IMG] By looking at these pics, the new reservoir will block a bit of the incoming air into a Z1 oil cooler but shouldn't have any install problems. Install instructions for the z1 cooler: http://upload.z1motorsports.com/Z1%2...2001272012.pdf My 34 row tucked right behind the middle support bracket.

05-29-2012, 01:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	ok so, looks like the forum doesn't like the links. Look for motoiq 370z aem intake and it will show up

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