Oil System Mods

[SilverECR33]

IMO

just let ur car warm up. thats all I do. and havnt had a problem yet. (touch wood), i think you would only need this in really cold climates. also comes down to the type of oil you are using, and i would imagine you would be using some full or semi synthetic type of oil so you should be ok.

[paulr33]

my recommendations for track work or at least your first outing

- turn the boost down, turn it down a few PSI - youll still make tons of power

- watch oil temp & water temp (Get a warning light for these)

- watch knock - make sure engine check lamp works and your knocking warning is turned on

- run 100 ron if you can as insurance policy

- check tyres, pads and rotors before track day

- if your running semi comp rubber get some advice before using them

- oil cooler is critical

-- dont get a cheap junker kit, get a trusted japanese brand kit to suit ECR33

-- this will ensure correct fittings, right hoses etc

-- any failure / risk in the oil system puts the engine at great risk

heat will be your biggest problem. heat in the pads, rotors, calipers, turbo housing, dump pipe etc

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

thanx paul, i'm putting on a trusted kit fer sure, i dont run any cheap parts on my car

boost is always on my actuator's minimum for extended thrashings... (1 bar)

oil is slightly overfilled

everything else is always checked

[Bass Junky]

Don't worry about your oil temps around the streets not getting hot enough quick enough.

use good quality oil and that's all that's required. There are HEAPS of us getting around with oil coolers and no thermostats.

The highest wear and tear time on an engine is at initial start us, for those first few seconds before oil pressure is 100%, and there's nothing a thermostat can do for that.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

thanx pete... that's all i needed to hear

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

for an update im also drilling a custom oil return from the head to the sump

if i go for a thicker head gasket to lower compression, how much power can i pick up up top vs losing response?

the car is already very responsive (full boost of 20psi by 3500) so i do have a little can afford to lose i spose...

[bombtrack]

Awesome thread, glad I took your advice and had a read Hamish.

Looks like I am up for similar $$.