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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ
I also decided not to keep the Moroso oil pan baffle. I'm not sure it would be worth installing since the pan is adhered to the block and won't come off without prying it and inevitably bending it and have to flatten it back. I chatted with @ Reaper about this and after agreeing that the factory baffle is sufficient and I don't see much benefit to the extra baffling since the oil level is already above the top of the pan in the FA20. I also haven't heard of anyone having issues with the pan itself not holding oil in it.
We agreed that I should instead be considering an oil accumulator (Accusump) to keep pressure and lubrication under high lateral loads before bothering with a baffle for the pan. Right now with 245 street tires I don't think it's an issue that needs to be immediately addressed. Should I go wider and stickier then maybe I will look into it more seriously. |
A simple piece of wood and a hammer and you can get the lower oil pan level again in no time. There is no efficient baffling in the OEM lower oil pan. I don't know that I would say that is sufficient, but the real question is what your oil pressure is doing on a given lap around the track. If it is fine, then I wouldn't worry about it. Adding the longer lines that need to be pressurized to add an Accusump can actually hurt your oil pressure along with the drop you get from adding the lines and cooler for an oil cooler setup. You really need oil pressure datalogs to decide where to go in the future. Have you posted any and did I miss them?