Baffled sump with semi's???

[_FeRiO_]

Hey, i just want to know whether it is neccessary to have a baffled sump when using semi's on track days.

I have heard it causes oil surge.

Could i get away with 1 track day without damaging my engine??

Cheers.

[ACTI0NMAN-1]

arnt semi's tyres?

[BAMBANG PAMUNGKAS]

yeah he means semi slicks not semi aroused.

its probably better, considering you will have more lateral g-force

[SHIFTY]

Yes.. u should deffenetly get a baffled sump.. i have
purchased myself a baffled sump for when i put semi's on..

u need it as ull be pulling alot more g's around the corners coz of the grip given by the semi's... without baffling oil will all go 2 the back of the engine and ur engine will seize up and ull be farked... :(

so yer, better be safe then sorry... its a worth wile mod.. plus not like it will make much difference 2 daily driving eather...

hope this helped..

[DLO01]

Yes, I think its a good idea when moving up to semis. As reasons said. :thumbsup:

[ONE600]

havernt heard of a honda having this problem b4

[SHIFTY]

DC2R has slight baffling stock.. but not enough for semi's or better.. IMO.. why risk it...

or if u do go with semi's and fark ur engine.. dont complain on ozhonda :p hehehehe

[fatboyz39]

Hmmm....50/50 on this topic.

IMO Type R doesn't need additional baffle sump.

We've spun a bearing on our R due to poor assembling and clearence from the pevious rebuild. We were running semi's. As long as the motor is healthy it should be fine.

[.::F[L]Y::.]

just put one in as added security for your engine.

[datzlr]

better be safe than sorry

[BlitZ]

Hmmm....50/50 on this topic.

IMO Type R doesn't need additional baffle sump.

We've spun a bearing on our R due to poor assembling and clearence from the pevious rebuild. We were running semi's. As long as the motor is healthy it should be fine.

I agree to this one.. but tis cheap insurance

[BlitZ]

The funny thing is that, i have heard about a car having oil starvation to the head becuase of it too.. ;) just my 2 cents (oil not returning as easily.. ) this is especially true when u already have the OEM baffle plate.

The oil gets pushed to the side, then the lower plate blocks the oil come coming from the sides... then KABOOOM..

just a theory for discussion...

Do what u feel is right.. not he say she say stuff.....

*PS. I am not against it.. i would get one if i didnt have to remove my headers.

[BlitZ]

i've tracked numerous times and so have my mates with semis and have never had a problem..

I can bet if u post a thread asking if someone has had a pressure gauge installed and seen dangerous oil pressure drops you would proabably not get a reply.


your call dude..

[Limbo]

why don't you look at it this way. An engine rebuild cost $3k up, a baffled sump under $300 including install. Make a choice

[fatboyz39]

Good point there.

But i don't see why honda's need a additional baffle plate.

I've seen Type R on the track with baffle plate and still blow smoke around corners.

[BlitZ]

Good point there.

But i don't see why honda's need a additional baffle plate.

I've seen Type R on the track with baffle plate and still blow smoke around corners.


excess blow by, oil could also be too light:thumbsup:

[fatboyz39]

yeh casue they overfill the oil. Dumb ****s haha

Imagine all the oil back into the intake system and burning it off.