http://www.iwsti.com/forums/engine-power-performance/127768-improved-oil-pickup-finished.html Who's up for making some of these or at least something like it?
Originally Posted by sti_rules The wall thickness is .109" vs. the factory .035" It is tig welded and not brazed. My goal was to take advantage of the thick flange to strenghten the known break points of the tube. I was concerned about making the whole thing beefy in that it would add weight far away from the fasten points (flange and bracket) and that can create excessive vibration is the assembly and possibly stress the fasteners. Is is much stronger and has less deflection compared to the factory unit. A little more info. I think that a tube that is 3 times thicker will be much less likely to break.
Seems like a better method may just be to reinforce the existing pickup rather than replacing anything. I would be curious to see exactly where all these things are breaking at...from there just reinforce or brace and you should be good.
They are breaking about a half inch below the flange brazing. That's where the it sees the most vibration. The pick-up end is submerged in oil so the vibration on that end should be greatly dampened.
actually, it just may do it... the problem was the overheated weld and vibration. It may just be enough strength to calm the vibration and a little larger area to weld the top. I think a gusset is all that may be needed. somehting to add a little strength to overcome the vibrations. I'm not worried about the bottom (pickup) snapping because it can move with vibration. it's not fixed and being leveraged by anything.
Regardless, I think this is much stronger that just leaving it alone. We need some type of fix for this issue besides having to do a Moroso oil pan.
I agree there needs to be a fix but tig welding the tube is just creating another weak spot, Tig welding takes more heat than brazing.
Kartboy was supposed to look into make one but never heard anything else about it. Anyone have a hookup with Tom @ Kartboy?
I am no expert but maybe this set up would work looks like there is an aftermarket sump and it's a cosworth! Anywho just my two cents:ugh: http://www.flatironstuning.com/shop/pc-1580-1025-cosworth-high-volume-oil-pan-for-the-ej20-ej25.aspx
making these would be pretty trivial. whats the oem material, carbon steel? diameter of the tube? I've probably got a shitton of 304SS at work if anyone wanted me to make one
I'd be game for anyone coming up with a fix. Replacing the oil pan just for the pick up isn't worth it to me. All I need is a tube that won't break. The rest is overkill.