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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Thanks for the write up
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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The washer tank is on the driver side right next to the intercooler. So This oil cooler will be to the right next to it. I can relocate the tank to the passenger side but too lazy LOL. I just finished 1 side of the bracket and will do the other side tonight after work. I work 12 hours day and don't have much time to work on my car. Will take some pictures for you guys to see if it's ok.
wait, what car do you have that has the washer fluid tank on the drivers side?

My oil cooler is mounted to the passenger side of my large intercooler, with plenty of room to not interfere with my washer tank.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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03 350Z. I got the Greddy TT kit and the washer is right next to the intercooler. Now thinking about it, if it ran out....how da hell i'm going to re-fill it LOL? I can put the oil cooler on the passenger side, but then there will be extra length( long stainless braided lines). Don't feel like cutting them, and it jsut perfect length on the driver side.


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wait, what car do you have that has the washer fluid tank on the drivers side?

My oil cooler is mounted to the passenger side of my large intercooler, with plenty of room to not interfere with my washer tank.

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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just take off the front bumper cover to refill it. Did you do your own install? removing my front bumper takes me about 2 minutes total. (if car is jacked up)
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Well BAD NEWS! It doesn't fit on the driver side The freaking wastegate is in the way. BTW I got the regular GTM oil cooler kit(bought it of for a bit over $300 new). Just tried over the passenger side and it rubs on the bumper reflector. It will be pretty tight fit and might rubs the intercooler pipe a bit. Will try to make it fit.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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You can make it fit, there's always a way. worst case just mount it in front of the I/C or between the I/C and rad.

Or just bring it to my place so our wives can play and I'll do it. lol.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Z PHAT Z
I can put the oil cooler on the passenger side, but then there will be extra length( long stainless braided lines). Don't feel like cutting them, and it jsut perfect length on the driver side.

you're backwards, there is WAY less length on the passenger side since it's closer to the sending unit. My houses are jsut barely over 2 feet and it appears that jeffie's are about 4-5 feet each.


also, turn the cooler on it's side and mount it vertical like i did. Coolers don't know the difference and they will cool the oil no matter how you turn them.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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I understand what you are saying. What I meant is the GTM came with the lines all assembled. If I mount it on the passenger side there will be 2 feet of extra in length But I will try the vertical way or whichever is easy.

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you're backwards, there is WAY less length on the passenger side since it's closer to the sending unit. My houses are jsut barely over 2 feet and it appears that jeffie's are about 4-5 feet each.


also, turn the cooler on it's side and mount it vertical like i did. Coolers don't know the difference and they will cool the oil no matter how you turn them.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Still no PMs in my box =`(
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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oh i didn' tknow you had them already assembled. That makes sense then.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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oh i didn' tknow you had them already assembled. That makes sense then.
GTM gives you SS lines with ends that screw onto place.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Finally got it to fit! Such a PITA!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 08:55 AM
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Finally wrapped things up! BTW, it's the 26mm Bought the 27mm then return for the 26mm.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Great work on those brackets OP. Nice setup.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Only thing I'd do different if I had the time would be to paint them flat black. Maybe next time I have bumper cover off, I'll paint them.
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Would this be reccommended for a Daily driver with 120kmiles? and how exaactly did you tap into the oil filter location? I have a 03 base z btw
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Z_enthusiast
Would this be reccommended for a Daily driver with 120kmiles? and how exaactly did you tap into the oil filter location? I have a 03 base z btw
Why would you want to add an oil cooler?
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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prolong engine life? isnt that why anyone would?
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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nice writeup, i'll be referencing this when I install mine.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Z_enthusiast
prolong engine life? isnt that why anyone would?
If N/A and not being tracked I'm not sure if it would make much of a difference.
I really had no desire to do it but after seeing oil temps of other boosted guys, I went ahead with it.
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