[how To] Get A High Energy Sump For An Rb25det ?

[Behind Horizon]

Hello guys,

i think some of you know High Energy sumps for our RB25DET engines, i would really like to get a PRO CIRCUIT LARGER CAPACITY SUMP with 8.5l capacity.

However i think it seems nearly impossible for me to get this item, let me explain why.

First off, i discovered this sump at uniqueautosports.com, i think i wrote them already about 5 emails that i really would like to buy

a sump, however no one replied to me unfortunately.

My next station was justjap.com i wrote two emails to them which wasn't answered, then contacted Steve from justjap.com here by a private message who told me to place an order by email what i did and which wasn't replied again.

At this point of time i started realizing that these shops dont want to make money or the dont want to hassle arround with High Energy Sumps as they can't earn much on them or whatever.

After that disappoinment i tried to contact High Energy ( highenergy.com.au) directly by email twice and wanted to place an order with them, however there was no one replying again.

My last station was etperformance.com.au, i did also wrote two emails to them that i really would like to order one sump, but again no one answered me.

So whats wrong with all those shops ? Why is no one wanting to sell me a sump ? I have already a good sump waiting in australia for exchange.

Did some of you guys had the same experience ? Where did you get your High Energy Sumps from ?

The problem for me is that my engine is nearly finished and i would like to install a bigger sump before putting the engine in the car, so i need such a sump as soon as possible.

I would be very thankful if you guys could help me.

Here's a picture of what i'm trying to get for about half a year.

Edited March 25, 2008 by Behind Horizon

[Beer Baron]

try hi-octane. http://www.hioctaneracing.com.au/

hopefully you'll get a response there.

[NickR33]

I got mine through Darron @ JustJap... they were on back order so it took a few weeks

ps. they don't make the 8.5L for the RB25... you will need it made custom... I have the 6.5L and Al on here has a 7L but his was fouling on the swaybar... 8.5L would be a stretch I reckon

EDIT: just realised your 25 is in an S13... you will have even less room for a big sump

[paulr33]

your problem is you are emailing them

ring them

[Sydneykid]

When we need a HE sump, I always have to send them a standard one to upgrade. I find the telephone is a good communication device, much more reliable than email.

BTW, we make swaybars to clear HE sumps in most applications, PM me for details.

Cheers

Gary

[2rismo]

ET Performance Products and High Energy are exactly the same company. I have an 8.5L gated and baffled Pro Bracket sump pan from them and they couldn't have been any easier to deal with over the phone.

Call them, speak to them and have no problems. It's pretty simple.

[NickR33]

there you go, couldn't have had a better group of people responding in your thread... very good advice here so pick up the phone!

[LTHLRB]

give JPC (Johnsons Performance Center) a call and ask them about their high capacity sumps they make in house..

Edited March 26, 2008 by LTHLRB

[[200]]

What is so hard about picking up the phone and calling?

When I spoke to High Energy via PHONE they were more then helpful for me!

You call them. Tell them what you want. Send your sump to them and let them sort the rest out.

[Kinks]

I have also found many companies in the auto industry are shithouse when you contact them via email.

IMO they shouldn't have an email address if they're not going to use it, but once you know the phone is better you don't bother emailing..

[DCIEVE]

sounds like he's not in oz judging by the comment 'i have a sump waiting in australia'

had similar problems buying various items from shops in oz, in almost all cases it works out easier making it yourself or buying from japan or the us

best of luck

[[200]]

International phone calls aren't too hard.

[DCIEVE]

depends where you live i suppose, end of day its not hard to provide good service either

[Behind Horizon]

  NickR33 said:

I got mine through Darron @ JustJap... they were on back order so it took a few weeks

ps. they don't make the 8.5L for the RB25... you will need it made custom... I have the 6.5L and Al on here has a 7L but his was fouling on the swaybar... 8.5L would be a stretch I reckon

EDIT: just realised your 25 is in an S13... you will have even less room for a big sump

That's right, the RB25DET will move into my S13. However i have already special made brackets which are relocating the sway bar lower, so it will at least clear the oem RB25 sump.

So the custom 8.5l sump is ~ 100,00 AUSD more expensive then the 6.5l one but i could still order it ?.

As i'm actually located in germany i'm trying to get parts from abroad always by email first, not by phone.