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nasadriver · 04-03-2008, 11:51 AM

I am finally getting comfortable with the idea of taking my car out on the track now that I have decent brakes (q45 setup), decent suspension (ground control/kybagx/eibach), and jesus, decent wheel studs (six of mine were destroyed, found out when I swapped the brakes).

So no my question is, which oil pan do I go with. I have a redtop sr20det, but I have heard bad things about the stock pan, that they are not very strong and what not.

I have searched and it seems most people go with the Greddy? Are their any other good options out there? Or should I just go with the Greddy. My stock one doesn't have any dents but it still looks a little rough. Thanks, this is one part where price really isn't a HUGE issue, nothing matters to me more than safety and reliable engine performance.

brokeAs240sx · 04-03-2008, 12:00 PM

As long as it's not dented up, the stock pan w/ a stock powered sr will work just fine...

however, if you do want to go w/ an after market oil pan for added oil capacity/peace of mind, just do the Greddy one. There are others, i.e. ARC oil pan, Tomei, etc. But they are basically the same or much more expensive for not "that" much better.

azndoc · 04-03-2008, 12:01 PM

Well it is true that the stock oil pan isn't that strong, but if you hit something hard enough with the Greddy oil pan it will crack also. So keep that in mind.

Just try your best not to dirt drop it.

Also if you want take off the stock oil pan and bang it out where the oil pick up is.

When you take off the oil pan and look inside and if there is a kiss mark on the inside then that means that the oil pan is hitting the oil pick up which is bad.

Big Bronze Rim · 04-03-2008, 03:48 PM

The stock pan is fine as long as it's not dented in. The only real downside is no increased capacity of aftermarket pans. It's recommended that you use the the later pickup tube as it is better reinforced as well as having a different cutout that prevents it from being completely blocked off if the pan contacts it (you can mod a stock redtop p/u like this as well). If you stock pan is dented just bash it back into shape with a hammer and a phonebook.

burnsauto · 04-03-2008, 03:56 PM

i'd go with a greddy. (even though this topic has been beaten to DEATH)

yeah...the cheaper knockoffs can crack, but I know guys who've dropped their engines off cherry pickers onto the greddy pan, and it still held up.

also, since you like the idea of putting it on the track, you may want the extra capacity and trap doors to make sure your engine doesn't suffer from starvation.

kensreliableb18b · 04-03-2008, 03:58 PM

keep it easy. you gonna change oil pans? just go greddy. mine is fine and dandy.

stupid nissan · 04-03-2008, 03:59 PM

that powered by max company has a oil pan skid plate for a round a hundered if you want added security

*wangan_cruiser* · 04-03-2008, 04:01 PM

dont forget an oil cooler for your set up.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-03-2008, 05:50 PM

Like I've said before, best thing about running a Greddy pan, if it breaks, you'll know cuz itll leak. Stock OEM pan will fold and dent, you wont know unless you check your shit on a regular basis or when your engine dies from oil starvation...

nasadriver · 04-03-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wangan_cruiser

dont forget an oil cooler for your set up.

What is a good oil cooler to go with?

PhilthyS13 · 04-03-2008, 06:03 PM

Or you could keep the stock pan and get a cover/plate for it. It's cheaper than the greddy and it gives you peace of mind. There are several types of plates out there of varying price, just search around.

Like this:
http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=6376

There was also a tomei copy pan at rnd factory, but when I just went to their site it was gone (?).

*TougeLabs* · 04-03-2008, 06:10 PM

I would go with a sheet metal one they wont crack...Ill post piks of mine when i get a chance...

04-03-2008, 11:51 AM	#1
nasadriver Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need oil pan help I am finally getting comfortable with the idea of taking my car out on the track now that I have decent brakes (q45 setup), decent suspension (ground control/kybagx/eibach), and jesus, decent wheel studs (six of mine were destroyed, found out when I swapped the brakes). So no my question is, which oil pan do I go with. I have a redtop sr20det, but I have heard bad things about the stock pan, that they are not very strong and what not. I have searched and it seems most people go with the Greddy? Are their any other good options out there? Or should I just go with the Greddy. My stock one doesn't have any dents but it still looks a little rough. Thanks, this is one part where price really isn't a HUGE issue, nothing matters to me more than safety and reliable engine performance.

04-03-2008, 12:00 PM	#2
brokeAs240sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,917 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	As long as it's not dented up, the stock pan w/ a stock powered sr will work just fine... however, if you do want to go w/ an after market oil pan for added oil capacity/peace of mind, just do the Greddy one. There are others, i.e. ARC oil pan, Tomei, etc. But they are basically the same or much more expensive for not "that" much better. __________________ bew bews!

04-03-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
Big Bronze Rim Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The stock pan is fine as long as it's not dented in. The only real downside is no increased capacity of aftermarket pans. It's recommended that you use the the later pickup tube as it is better reinforced as well as having a different cutout that prevents it from being completely blocked off if the pan contacts it (you can mod a stock redtop p/u like this as well). If you stock pan is dented just bash it back into shape with a hammer and a phonebook. __________________ "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not similarly handicapped."

04-03-2008, 03:56 PM	#5
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i'd go with a greddy. (even though this topic has been beaten to DEATH) yeah...the cheaper knockoffs can crack, but I know guys who've dropped their engines off cherry pickers onto the greddy pan, and it still held up. also, since you like the idea of putting it on the track, you may want the extra capacity and trap doors to make sure your engine doesn't suffer from starvation. __________________

04-03-2008, 05:50 PM	#9
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Like I've said before, best thing about running a Greddy pan, if it breaks, you'll know cuz itll leak. Stock OEM pan will fold and dent, you wont know unless you check your shit on a regular basis or when your engine dies from oil starvation... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

04-03-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Well it is true that the stock oil pan isn't that strong, but if you hit something hard enough with the Greddy oil pan it will crack also. So keep that in mind. Just try your best not to dirt drop it. Also if you want take off the stock oil pan and bang it out where the oil pick up is. When you take off the oil pan and look inside and if there is a kiss mark on the inside then that means that the oil pan is hitting the oil pick up which is bad.

04-03-2008, 03:58 PM	#6
kensreliableb18b Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: so cal - 626, 909, 562 and 949. 818 if i feel like running away Posts: 945 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	keep it easy. you gonna change oil pans? just go greddy. mine is fine and dandy.

04-03-2008, 03:59 PM	#7
stupid nissan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san antonio Age: 43 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that powered by max company has a oil pan skid plate for a round a hundered if you want added security

04-03-2008, 04:01 PM	#8
wangan_cruiser kouki man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: downtown oakland,ca Age: 40 Posts: 3,539 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	dont forget an oil cooler for your set up.

04-03-2008, 06:03 PM	#11
PhilthyS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N/A Age: 46 Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Or you could keep the stock pan and get a cover/plate for it. It's cheaper than the greddy and it gives you peace of mind. There are several types of plates out there of varying price, just search around. Like this: http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=6376 There was also a tomei copy pan at rnd factory, but when I just went to their site it was gone (?). __________________

04-03-2008, 06:10 PM	#12
TougeLabs Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Age: 39 Posts: 1,570 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I would go with a sheet metal one they wont crack...Ill post piks of mine when i get a chance...