Oversized Sumps For Rb26

[Jase]

I've done a lot of searching to find the manufacturers of modified oil sumps for the RB26

so far I've found the Tomei baffle insert and oversized oil pan

http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/_2003web-catalogu...RB_oillube.html

also the Performance Metalcraft sump

http://hioctaneracing.com.au/PrD.php

the High Energy one (waiting confirm on RB26 pans, although their website does state they do RBxx)

http://highenergy.com.au/index.php?module=...me&content=home

then there is accusump

http://www.accusump.com/acc_products/acc_units.html

there is also the Greddy/Trust oil pan upgrade kit which is also an insert into the normal pan

are there any other companies in Aus that make custom sumps ?

Do many people use the sump baffles? Is this enough with the oil gallery restirictor, oil cooler, baffles and N1 oil pump to prevent oil starvation in most track/drag/street applications ?

Or should you spend the extra money and get an oversized sump and either N1 pump or Tomei or Trust oversized pump

regards

Jason

[Gav]

Hi Jason

It really comes down to what you plan to use the car for.

Personally I think track work is the hardest on the lubrication system as lateral forces are more likely to result in oil starvation than straight line acceleration (the pics on the Tomei website explain this well).

I went for the Performance Metalcraft option as it provided both additional capacity and baffling without hanging too low (I don't like how low the Trust sump extensions hang). Not a cheap option 'tho!

With regards to oil pumps - there is plenty of posts on the subject about what you need. I picked up a Trust pump at a good price, so that's what I use. I also use a restrictor in the block oil feed gallery.

An oil cooler is a good idea also if you do track work.

I'm sure there are plenty of other ideas and options, but this is the way I've gone.

Cheers

Gav

[R32-GTS]

Trust sump hangs quite low but works very well and well priced.