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KapitalZ liked post by BGTV8 On thread : GTM Baffled pan or Spacer?I've made do with the spacer since 2009 - I run R-Spec tyres on the track and have done a couple of 1-hour events and (knock-on-wood and whistle) have not yet suffered oil surge Given your recent...Liked On: 12-15-2020, 05:28 AM
Posted On: 04-04-2015, 01:43 AMKapitalZ liked post by Rusty On thread : Rusty's Nismo JournalHi all! I bought a used '11 GM Nismo 6M in Dec of '11. Had just over 7,000 miles on it. The Nismo was on my short list of sport cars that I like. Had a chance to get a '06 Viper ACR at a really...Liked On: 12-15-2020, 04:15 AM
Posted On: 01-19-2012, 10:52 PMKapitalZ liked post by Megan370z On thread : oil starvation problem?I hate doing this and since my hydraulic course was taken years ago, I will try to make it short. there is in fact an hydraulic pressure loss/gain in any hydraulic system the pump &...Liked On: 12-15-2020, 03:58 AM
Posted On: 03-16-2014, 07:41 PMKapitalZ liked post by Mike On thread : oil starvation problem?once the engine is started and the normal oil pressure is built up, the distance of travel is pretty much irrelevant. Hydraulic pressure is a constant across an entire system.Liked On: 12-15-2020, 03:58 AM
Posted On: 03-16-2014, 07:11 PMKapitalZ liked post by Mike On thread : oil starvation problem?I've got 22500 miles on my 09. all but 4000 of that is track. I have a 34row cooler and a CSF Radiator and the engine is rock solid. Also, I do 90% of my upshifting at 78-8200 rpm. Maybe I'm just...Liked On: 12-15-2020, 03:57 AM
Posted On: 03-15-2014, 08:36 PMKapitalZ liked post by phunk On thread : Hi rpm oil starvationThe pin is pivoting in the pan since it is the least resistance. Even reamed out which is a good idea, there will be greater contact area between the pin and flapper than there will be in the .25" of...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:47 PM
Posted On: 05-30-2015, 04:24 PMKapitalZ liked post by phunk On thread : Hi rpm oil starvation:yum:Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:46 PM
Posted On: 05-26-2015, 01:05 AMKapitalZ liked post by phunk On thread : Hi rpm oil starvationFinally had a chance to machine most of a pan this weekend. I have to pick up a couple cutters Tuesday to make some finishes passes then I can remove it from the CNC and show it off. I also have to...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:45 PM
Posted On: 05-24-2015, 11:52 PMKapitalZ liked post by phunk On thread : Hi rpm oil starvationExcellent find! Just a quick glance on my iPad it looks like it might be perfect. Extruded aluminum hinge. Genius! Sometimes little pieces like that can be tedious to machine and set-back product...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:45 PM
Posted On: 02-13-2015, 10:25 PMKapitalZ liked post by BGTV8 On thread : Hi rpm oil starvationThis is why the Grand Am race teams went dry sump - the NISMO oil pumps gears are just a better steel - they just tolerate the harmonics for longer, but are still subject to failure under sustained...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:43 PM
Posted On: 02-10-2015, 07:49 PMKapitalZ liked post by phunk On thread : Hi rpm oil starvationLOL I dont really need the pan in my hand, I can just as easily get the bolt pattern and flange off my Z. Its only a nights work of CAD. But I am curious about the hinge system for the baffles. IMHO...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:41 PM
Posted On: 02-09-2015, 04:49 PMKapitalZ liked post by phunk On thread : Hi rpm oil starvationLets point out that your pan is not simply baffled, but that it has active baffles! Big, huge, epic difference. A static baffle will block fluid transfer just as well as it retains it, and in a...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:40 PM
Posted On: 02-08-2015, 04:35 PMKapitalZ liked post by Shamu On thread : oil starvation problem?I would like to challenge any of you who have done over 10 track events to tear down your motors and show us your rod bearings. Talking to those who build VQ race motors it's known that the lack of ...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:34 PM
Posted On: 03-05-2014, 09:56 PMKapitalZ liked post by BGTV8 On thread : oil starvation problem?A sump spacer and/or extended sump with baffles will provide an additional litre or so, which will be a reasonable safety margin for most track-day aficionado's using R-Spec tyres (RS-3, AD08, R888...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 11:29 PM
Posted On: 03-04-2014, 04:59 PMKapitalZ liked post by gbhrps On thread : power seat adjustment control switchpaigeone, Several ideas: With a separate 12 volt power source check the seat motor to make sure its working, as the switch may not be the issue. Then check that you have power to the seat...Liked On: 12-14-2020, 05:45 AM
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