baffled sump

[BIG COL]

Thinking of doing some trackdays this year, and need to find out about baffled sumps. Can I convert
my existing one is it just a case of welding in some divisions to stop the oil splashing around, have done some searching and I'm just getting confused, what are trap doors, group A winged sumps?

Any help guys

Thanks

[M@H]

how many trackdays and how hard.. I've done a few and never felt the compulsion for a baffled sump ! (oil pressure has always looked good too).. if you're doing mach 9 sideways however, sounds like a plan. (along with an account with BFGoodrich )

[Boosted LS1]

If you drop me an email address I'll send you pics of a Gpa trap door big winged sump which I used to own.

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[BIG COL]

Cheers Mate, that great, would it be easy enough to make a similar one?

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[Boosted LS1]

BIG COL said:

Cheers Mate, that great, would it be easy enough to make a similar one?

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They are tricky to make. You would probably be ok with a horizontal plate ala range rover around the pickup. Pic's coming.

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[Boosted LS1]

Did you get them?

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[BIG COL]

Boosted LS1 said:

Did you get them?

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no sorry not yet

[Boosted LS1]

Just sent you 2 pics instead of 4.

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[BIG COL]

Boosted LS1 said:

Just sent you 2 pics instead of 4.

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Hi Mike, many thanks, any idea who made it?

[shpub]

There is a section on baffled sumps in the bible including piccies of the John Eales Developments one that I use on the 520SE which does experience more G than most. Never had an oil surge issue. The bible stuff was based on Ian Crocker's article: www.seight.com/baffle.html

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BIG COL said:

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Just sent you 2 pics instead of 4.

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Hi Mike, many thanks, any idea who made it?

Nope sorry, probably done by BL. That's an original unit where all the trays feed the central chamber. The central chamber has 4 trap doors which only swing inwards. The pickup pipe is spring loaded and sits on the sump loor. There are simpler sumps you could use but I reckon that's the best wet sump you'll find albeit it at a high price. I modified that one for turbo use hence the turbo oil drain pipes.

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