Are there any aftermarket drop in oil pumps?
Are they necessary?
higher volume oil pump
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TrunkMonkey
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aftermarket? maybe. nissan motorsports used to sell (i'm not sure if they still do) a high pressure oil pump for the L series engine that might work for the KA24E.
oem? maybe. the 280zx-t oil pump flows more oil than any of the L series oil pumps. again, this may work for the KA24E.
i'm going to be looking into the 280zx-t oil pump as an upgrade once i get my hands on another '89 or '90 240sx. i just want to see if it works.
is any of this necessary? no. the KA oil pump does a more than adequate job even with the addition of a turbocharger.
-demetrius
oem? maybe. the 280zx-t oil pump flows more oil than any of the L series oil pumps. again, this may work for the KA24E.
i'm going to be looking into the 280zx-t oil pump as an upgrade once i get my hands on another '89 or '90 240sx. i just want to see if it works.
is any of this necessary? no. the KA oil pump does a more than adequate job even with the addition of a turbocharger.
-demetrius
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king_johnthegreat
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I think it does an alright job, too; but I've heard that oil pressure to cylinder four is significantly less than the rest, resulting in higher piston temps, and premature failure. Not to say that it will fail, but has anyone else heard this? I think if I could afford the added insurance, I would. On a highly taught turbo car, this could be a big deal. I wouldn't think it was needed for a bolt on kit, but for some rediculous numbers, it might be called for. I read a thread somewhere about how many people experienced a failure of number four. Thought it might be of interest. Maybe there is a way to create a priority oiling system, using restrictors, and whatnot, in the block.John