Sloan85
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| posted on 9/6/13 at 09:37 PM |
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GSXR sump issues
My sump is well below the bottom of the chassis and I believe I have two options to sort it..... Chop the bottom of and weld on a plate (not too keen
on this idea), or get a new billet sump.
I like the look of the billet sump and swinging pick up from Extreme Engines (I dont like the idea of spending £400 though!!). Does any one have an
experience of this sump?
Are there any other sumps that I could use that are cheaper?
Cheers
Extreme Engines - GSXR sump
http://mkindygsxr.blogspot.co.uk
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dave_424
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| posted on 9/6/13 at 09:46 PM |
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You could cut an weld, but that lower part helps keep oil at the pickup when cornering etc.
I recently welded a small crack and also a turbo drain into my ZX9 sump, no warping issues or leaks. I was told by the welder that no contaminants
were in the casting which resulted in good looking welds.
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peter bland
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| posted on 10/6/13 at 07:12 AM |
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I run a standard sump with the same set up ie it sits well below the chassis, and never had any problems, just cautious on speed bumps.
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smitht82
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| posted on 10/6/13 at 11:56 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by peter bland
I run a standard sump with the same set up ie it sits well below the chassis, and never had any problems, just cautious on speed bumps.
Dito, though i might fit a sump guard to deflect any impact.
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fimi7
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| posted on 22/6/13 at 11:27 PM |
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So if you think about how much money and effort it is to replace a motor, my advice would be to by a wet sump pan or go dry sump. Yes both are not
cheap, wet sump is much cheaper and simpler to put in.
I went the wet sump route. At the end of the day I have a completely flat bottom from front to rear with nothing hanging. I also raised the engine
about 1/4 an inch to get that result.
Now its not something on my mind while I drive, especially over man whole covers..
--- Ali
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