Oiling Question

GetTheLedOut · 07-13-2012, 07:37 AM

Ok, I know enough about boxer engine to be 'dangerous'. If the BRZ is a car built for drifting, and considering the oiling issues on boxers when in high g turns, does anyone think Subie addressed this on the BRZ? I'm refering to oil starvation on the head of the inside turn. I'm also curious to know what Subie has done with the oil pan and pickup, if they've done anything at all - which they shouldn't have copied the WRX design - if they did because again, there could be issues with oil starvation and the pickup sucking in air in sufficiently high enough g continuous turns.

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xjohnx · 07-13-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GetTheLedOut

and considering the oiling issues on boxers when in high g turns,

somebody better tell Porsche.

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I'm also curious to know what Subie has done with the oil pan and pickup, if they've done anything at all - which they shouldn't have copied the WRX design - if they did because again, there could be issues with oil starvation and the pickup sucking in air in sufficiently high enough g continuous turns.

I can tell you the oil pan is MUCH different than the WRX oilpan.

KillerBMotorsport · 07-13-2012, 08:30 AM

I haven't seen the BRZ's sump yet, but drifting is not what I'd consider high lateral force loading. Even if it did have the crappy old design I think you'd be fine for that sport. I honsestly don't know tons about drifting, but I know tires that stick generate more force than those that slip/slide. Henceforth, starvation issues usually arise when traction is at the cusp of loosing traction.

KillerBMotorsport · 07-13-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

somebody better tell Porsche.

Oh they know... but generally have deeper pockets, and at that level of motorsports, invest into big dollar oiling products.

GetTheLedOut · 07-13-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBMotorsport

Oh they know... but generally have deeper pockets, and at that level of motorsports, invest into big dollar oiling products.

+1 Porche spent a lot of $ and time on their oil system.

07-13-2012, 07:37 AM	#1
GetTheLedOut Scooby Newbie Member#: 220305 Join Date: Aug 2009	Oiling Question Ok, I know enough about boxer engine to be 'dangerous'. If the BRZ is a car built for drifting, and considering the oiling issues on boxers when in high g turns, does anyone think Subie addressed this on the BRZ? I'm refering to oil starvation on the head of the inside turn. I'm also curious to know what Subie has done with the oil pan and pickup, if they've done anything at all - which they shouldn't have copied the WRX design - if they did because again, there could be issues with oil starvation and the pickup sucking in air in sufficiently high enough g continuous turns. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-13-2012, 08:30 AM	#3
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	I haven't seen the BRZ's sump yet, but drifting is not what I'd consider high lateral force loading. Even if it did have the crappy old design I think you'd be fine for that sport. I honsestly don't know tons about drifting, but I know tires that stick generate more force than those that slip/slide. Henceforth, starvation issues usually arise when traction is at the cusp of loosing traction.