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Originally Posted by cdrazic93
Why do I get the feeling that an external oil pump would cost less than the Hydra EMS and supporting 14mm pump option...
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This14mm WRX oil pump really isn't a solution but it was worth a try. It would have been if it solved the oil pressure issue but it really didn't, it only helped the oil pressure but it still fell short. While adding an oil cooler to this would probably satisfy a street car with a built motor and boost, it still won't be enough for a track car. If the timing cover had the same sensor locations, I do think it would have been an option for many.
I'll be going back to the original timing cover, make some upgrades, try my "trick", and if that falls short, and external oil pump it is. The downside is that it will be expensive as it will require a geared belt and pullies, a new crank pulley, cnc'ed mount, deleting the air conditioning, oil sandwich adapter, AN fittings, and more. Still for probably around $1800 (I'm estimating) it's better than spinning a bearing in your newly built motor. Later down the road it could be upgraded to a dry sump also.