Whether your engine is idling or at full-throttle, it needs a good oiling system to keep from turning into a molten metal of disaster. To prevent this unsavory transformation, we comprised a buyer’s guide of high-performance oil upgrade components to help you build the best oiling system for your engine.
Canton Racing Oil Pan
Applications: Honda D-series (1.6L) engines
MSRP: $240.00
The Canton Racing Honda D16A oil pan maintains the OEM dimensions, as well as the stock capacity, but has been engineered with an anti-slosh baffle to prevent oil from coming back out of the sump. The Canton pan also includes a -inch NPT bung for an optional oil drain setup, such as for a turbo. Canton also sells baffled oil pans with increased oil capacity for various Honda/Acura applications.
www.cantonracingproducts.com
203.481.9460
HKS Hybrid Sports Oil Filter
Applications: Multiple vehicle applications
MSRP: $22.00
The HKS Hybrid Sports Oil Filter reduces oil pressure drop and increases flow properties by approximately 30 percent compared to competitor’s aftermarket oil filters. HKS Hybrid Sports Oil Filters combine filter strength and structure to provide both superior oil flow and filtration to suit high-performance vehicles.
www.hksusa.com
310.491.3300
Toda Racing Heavy-Duty Oil Pump Gear
MSRP: $250.00 to $620.00
Standard oil pump gears are made from a sintered alloy, which is sufficient for normal use, but its reliability becomes a concern in high-rpm racing conditions. Toda oil pump gears are made from heavy-duty, high-grade materials and CNC machined for improved high-rpm reliability.
www.todaracingusa.com
949.336.6299
Tomei Powered Subaru Baffle Stiffener
Application: Subaru Impreza (GC8 late-models D, E, F, G type/GDA/GDB), Legacy (BE5/BP5/BL5), Forester (SG5/SF5)
MSRP: $370.00
The Tomei Powered Baffle Stiffener helps improve oil lubrication while securing both the left and right side of the crankcase to give added support to its dual structural design, an inherent weakness discovered by Tomei engineers. The rubber baffle design helps with controlling the oil supply stability while reducing engine blow-by.
www.tomeiusa.com
949.855.6577
Cosworth Nissan Oil Control Baffle
Applications: Nissan VQ35DE (’03-’04 require fit kit PN 20008632)
MSRP: $75.00
The Cosworth Oil Control Baffle for the Nissan VQ35 has been engineered to stop oil from surging away from the oil pickup during hard-driving conditions. The unique Cosworth one-way control valves allow oil to flow towards the pickup but restricts it from migrating to the back of the sump during aggressive driving to maintain constant oil pressure.
www.cosworthusa.com
310.534.1390
Toda Racing Anti G-Force Oil Pan
Applications: Honda/Acura K20A (DC5/EP3), K20A (FD2), K20Z (FN2), S2000 (F20C/F22C)
MSRP: $660.00 to $750.00
Toda Racing’s Anti G-Force Oil Pan is designed to prevent oil from moving around under extreme conditions, which could cause a drop in oil pressure. The Toda oil pan’s design also keeps air from mixing with the oil, and for ease of serviceability, the main baffle plate is removable, making is easy to clean when overhauling. An extra service hole is provided to simplify, for example, the installation of an additional oil temp sensor, etc.
www.todaracingusa.com
949.336.6299
Cosworth Subaru Dry-Sump System
Applications: Subaru EJ20/EJ25
MSRP: $3,599.00
The Cosworth Dry-Sump Setup Kit for the Subaru EJ-series engine is a must for race and performance applications to reduce excessive and residual oil that can cause blow-by and power loss. The dry-sump system offers more consistent oil pressure to the engine, improved scavenging, and increased ring seal due to greater pan vacuum. The Cosworth system replaces the original oil sump with a machined from solid, low-profile alloy pan with twin scavenge ports, pump, internal baffling, and O-ring sealing.
www.cosworthusa.com
310.534.1390
BluePrint Racing Oil Pump
Applications: Honda/ Acura K-series engines
MSRP: $230.00
BPR oil pumps are disassembled, machined, and ported OEM units that can improve your engine’s performance. Modification options are tiered and tailored to fit individual needs and are performed on brand-new OEM cores.
www.blueprintracing.com
626.575.8866