Yea, so I'm obsessed with ARC parts even though they are so pricey.
Right now, my 05 6m/t g coupe has Power Enterprise 400 cell Mettalic HFC, Nismo Headers, MREV2, 5/16 iso spacer, Amuse titan intake pipe w/ nismo drop in filter, ARC titan hood panel, ARC titan strut bar, ARC radiator and oil cap, Gordgee's Gear, nismo s-tune suspension, stillen sways, iridium plugs, ss clutch line, OS Giken STR clutch, and TSQuare F-spec flash.

It's a daily driver, but I have intentions to track w/ a BBK soon. I noticed the 395 hp Endless/ARC NA 350z that was in the '06 nismo shootout had in addition to nismo spec 1 heads and mad tomei parts and ecu tuning, an

ARC engine oil cooler, upgraded oil pan, and micro conditioner radiator. Also interest in the oil catch can too. Links to parts:
http://www.arcinter.co.jp/arc/produc...ies/index.html
http://www.arcinter.co.jp/arc/produc...st/nissan.html
http://www.arcinter.co.jp/arc/produc...pan/index.html
http://www.arcinter.co.jp/arc/produc...nissan/z33.htm
Since our cars already run hot and the revups have been prone to eating oil, are these ARC upgrades a good next mod for me? Anyone have any experience w/ any of these ARC cooling products?

I assume these parts would help cool engine temps (cooler oil in the engine) when under heavy driving/track use, but could I also expect engine cooling benefits in normal day to day driving? Would I need any other parts to have these ARC cooling products running well on my G in its current state?

Would the radiator or engine oil cooler be a better first buy for engine coolings?
Thx.

 

many will disagree with me, but you don't really need an oil cooler with an NA setup. It definitley doesn't hurt, though. I'd get better brakes, before dumping $ on oil pan, radiator and oil cooler.

 

You'll notice alot of ARC logo's.....that is the biggest plausible benefits you will derive. Given your uses above, they will look pretty. That's certainly as good a reason as any to get anything, but don't try to convince yourself of any performance benefit

Yes the ARC products are great...their radiators and oil coolers are very nicely constructed. They are also insanely overpriced, just like any other luxury good is. That's not a bad thing - it's just the truth as to where their products fit into the grand scheme of things.

We've used these items extensively before, and have always been pleased. But, to think you will derive any benefit on a car that is driven on the street and "might" see an occassional track day (non sanctioned racing), is nuts.

Our cars run hot? Really? In the 4 years I've owned mine, with track and non track use, I've never had a single episode of overheating. Granted I have any aluminum radiator (Koyo), but I have not always had it...it just helped keep water temps at a more consistent level during an event, without the peaks and valleys that normally happen.

 

^^Thx for ur input. Even if its overkill, would you recommend the radiator (drop in) or the oil cooler, if I were to buy one or the other?

Also, wouldn't the upgraded oil pan also be a good mod on and off the track to help protect the engine?

 

its your call - none of them are going to magically do anything for your car

 

My PS fluid has overheated just driving in autoX. If anything, i'd get a PS fluid. I didnt know it overheated until I started to drive home and then it became obvious.

 

What brand/type ps fluid would u recommend? Thx!

 

Thanks for all the input guys. I decided against the cooling parts until I go F/I if I ever do. I ordered a custom made ARC titan y-pipe back exhaust for my g35 though. peformance nissan really came through for me on this one. Thanks Eddie and Andy!

 

I agree with you on this setup - i wouldn't recommend anything but brakes at this point as well...

 

make sure your stock one is not clogged with leaves

I have never once had a single issue with my steering, even on 30 minute sessions in the middle of July