Rusty PW
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I have a Nissan 370Z Nismo that I have an oil cooler on with a thermostatic plate. The plate is not fully closed. It allows about 10% flow through it when cold. This keeps amount small flow of oil through. Because when it goes full open. You don't want a cold slug of oil going through the motor. My oil cooler is sandwiched between a 4" thick intercooler and a radiator. My thermostatic plate opens up at 180. If you live in a hot climate. I would go with the 180. Now if you're in a colder climate. Go with a 200. Some of the 370Z guys with cover the oil cooler with a piece of aluminum in the winter.I am trying to avoid putting anything else in front of the radiator, may downgrade the remote oil cooler fan to a smaller unit, but would like it in the lower rear of the engine bay.
What would be the optimal temp for the fans to kick on? Looking for a higher inline thermostat than 180, maybe 220?
When the oil temps get up to 240. The ECU starts to pull timing, cutting power slowly. When the temp gets to 270. The ECU will go into limb mode. Most all new vehicles have this built into their ECU to protect the engine. Mustang guys really bitch about this on the track. From reading on here. The Ecodiesel has something like it.
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