sr20 cast / ebay sumps

[davidg2152 0]

Guys any success with cast sr20 baffled sumps off ebay.

heard good things.

just tossing up between brass tig version or fined cast.

Any exp good or bad from resellers appreciated.

Dave

[andhey 0]

reports of the tigged ones not being fully welded through and leaking

[davidg2152 0]

nice mate thanks for that.

appreciate reply.

 

[davlos 40]

I hate sumps

[Protius 43]

Touch wood my cast alloy one is going well. I did remake the flaps though and had to helicoil the sump plug hole but stil significantly cheaper than a genuine arc/greddy.

[pmod 261]

I bought one of the Freddy oil pans eons ago, and it hasn't failed yet, although I had to bin the silly grubscrew it came with and buy a standard imperial 1/2" sump plug with a nylon crush washer (presumably metric thread is bad for the American market). More recently I had to sand the washer mating surface flat, as there was a small leak courtesy of the casting ripples on the surface, which left visible indentations on the aluminium/copper washer. Before you install one, save yourself some hassle and wet-sand flat and smooth the surface around the drain hole with 120/240 grit, and wet-sand flat and smooth the top mating surface. Confirm you have a plug with the right thread (chances are it will be imperial 1/2" like mine), then install it.

 

I will also point out that for a long time I thought it was weeping through the casting, which has been a topic of discussion on NS in the past, however after installing my oil cooler it seems it was a small leak from the oil pressure sensor. You might want to plug that with an NPT bung as a part of the installation, or install an oil pressure gauge sensor instead.

[snowdude_r 2]

As above, running a cheapo cast eBay one on my track car, filed the sump plug surface flat and gave the baffle rivets some extra weld and fingers crossed its been good

Only issue is there's not a lot of clearance between the sump and the heavy duty whiteline swaybar I'm running, I think there's some marks in the paint on the swaybar where it's been rubbing against the fins on the sump

[the situation 1]

Bought a welded version from a local seller, had no choice but to weld it up again.....and again... fkr still weeps.

Do yourself a favour and water test it before installing. Fill it to the brim slowly ( so you dont get a misleading wet spot ) and leave it over night.

 

[stockblues15 8]

I like my Tomei stainless TIG'ed sump. Weld quality looks excellent and it doesn't leak. Although it's a bugger getting to the bolts under the sump "wings".

[Noobles 5]

Prefer the moroso sumps, there about $350~ish

 

[davlos 40]

Except they foul on sway bar. Tomei ftw

[pur40m 9]

Tomei copy ones leak like a sieve

Cast greddy copy ones ok

Just get a speedflow fitting for the drain plug and speedflow bung and you will never strip the thread again

[Noobles 5]

Except they foul on sway bar. Tomei ftw

 

Clears swaybar for miles.

[pmod 261]

Prefer the moroso sumps, there about $350~ish

 

Where did you get it for $350? Every local Moroso pan I've seen was $400+, same as Tomei.

[davlos 40]

Except they foul on sway bar. Tomei ftw

 

Clears swaybar for miles.

 

What swaybar u run, couldn't push a price of paper between that and my Hardrace one

[Noobles 5]

Prefer the moroso sumps, there about $350~ish

 

Where did you get it for $350? Every local Moroso pan I've seen was $400+, same as Tomei.

 

Rocket Industries, if you go via Real Street or OSTAR motorsports, you should see it for around $270 USD

 

Except they foul on sway bar. Tomei ftw

 

Clears swaybar for miles.

 

What swaybar u run, couldn't push a price of paper between that and my Hardrace one

 

Whiteline 27mm front.

[S15 sxytime 30]

I have a KTS alloy sump, very happy with the quality, cheaper than a rip off Greedy and better quality than China cheap rip off shit. The casting and machining quality is very good and no problems clearing swaybars including whiteline adjustable.

[S15 sxytime 30]

Prefer the moroso sumps, there about $350~ish

 

Out of curiosity can you post a picture of the inside if that sump pan?

[sc s15 10]

I've got a Moroso too. Good quality, won't leak. Heaps of swaybar clearance. I think mine was around $300 a few yrs ago.

 

They have trap doors like the cast ones, but are welded properly so they won't fall off.

[Scotties15 14]

Prefer the moroso sumps, there about $350~ish

 

Out of curiosity can you post a picture of the inside if that sump pan?

 

http://www.frsport.com/Moroso-20975-SR20DET-Upgraded-Aluminum-Oil-Pan_p_15262.html

 

googles awesome bro... pics in the link.

[liambrm 0]

engine mounts probably play a part in how close the swaybar is to the sump too.

[davidg2152 0]

I went an Aeroflow which seems to be a moroso copy. First one I sealed twice and leaked. I then got another to try and used 3bond 1215 and guess what....it still weaps. Thats after cleaning surfaces and leaving 24hrs, adding sealant and fitting up and leaving 48 hours and then adding oil. Just leaked out front again today.

 

Officially over it. Will live with it for a while. Me, my 180, my tub of spare oil, rag and degreaser ready to go after every session.

 

urgh.

[shobotan 2]

^Thanks for the tip. I was about to try one of these, but now I'll pass.

[ColS15 0]

Ive had a tight arse ebay one for a couple of years now with no problems. . I think i payed $70.

I did drill out and helicoll the sump plug thread, also hand filed the sump plug mating surface to make it smooth and flat.

A liberal dose of sealant to sump surface during install and I've never had a leak.

[davidg2152 0]

I've tried liberal and even sealed each and every plug.

doesn't matter still leaks out the front.

I give up

[S15 sxytime 30]

Just remember if you use heaps/too much sealant, the excess that is pressed out of the joint may be dislodged and end up blocking oil lines

[mighty190 0]

You can try roughening up the mating surfaces, if they are too smooth the sealant just basically squeezes out when they are pressed together and won't seal. Nothing excessive but if it's a bit rough it will usually help them bond

[davidg2152 0]

good idea. It will be coming off again so I can try this. Everyone else I have spoken too with one has had no issues. I am just the gifted one with weapy oil irrational anger issues.

[mighty190 0]

The other thing I may suggest is to try a different sealant. If you been using the same one now and it's leaked every time, it can't hurt to try something different. Permatex ultra blue has never failed me

[davidg2152 0]

sweet mate

the 1215 was a new one I tried and got from Japan.

I'll give that stuff a go next