Killer B Motorsport FA20 WRX Oil Pickup

KillerBMotorsport · 01-19-2017, 02:18 PM

Like many of our other products, this is a solution to a problem. I came across this many months ago, during turbo kit testing on our shop 2015 WRX. The engine had blown, but the violence was significantly more than just the bent rod we had hoped for. As you can see, debris went into the engine and made its way into the oil pump. I'm sure you can imagine the consequences of an instant oil pressure loss. A much more expensive repair!

Why had the oil pump filled with debris? The OEM pickup screen had failed. The OEM part had not prevented metal bits and chunks from entering the engine. At the time of failure, I had assumed this was just the kind of luck I had, but after hearing that other shops had similar experiences, we dug deeper.

The OEM pickup screen is crimped in a retainer and that assembly is spot welded into the pickup ***8216;can'. There are a couple of flaws with this process. One is that the screen is creased where the retaining ring is crimped over it. The other is the spot weld process embrittles the screen. We pushed on the screen of new OEM pickups, and several popped wire strands, without a lot of effort.

Being known for making the best Subaru Performance Oiling Products money can buy, addressing this was right up our alley. Of course, our own spin of improvements, besides the obvious had to be made to assure set it and forget reliability that comes with our products. A means for improving performance was taken advantage of during the design process as well.

The obvious big change is the tube has no bend. No bend means no restriction, and even better coming from the OEM tube because it uses a more restrictive pinch bend. The ID of the tube has been increased, and so has the thickness. The angle of the tube points it directly at the inlet into the block. Like our EJ engine Ultimate Oil Pickup this one too uses a screen to match the OEM spec opening size of the mesh. Although, we use a higher strength screen material. The screen area has been increased over 31% which reduces the restriction and stress on the screen. Our screen is lightly pressed and welded into place assuring the wire does not gets stresses or heat damages. TIG welding throughout assures proper weld penetration and quality. The material is 4130 Alloy Steel CNC machined to further provide an increase in strength over the brazed stamped steel OEM version. The units have been pressure tested to 150psi over the face of the screen without issue.
If anyone has questions or would like to place an order, please feel free to contact us.

OEM FA20 Failed Oil Pump:

Failed Pickup with metal pieces jammed inside and between pickup and block.

OEM Pickup Screen Failure at factory Resistance (tack) welds.

From Left to Right...
Killer B Motorsport High Flow Oil Pickup, New OEM, Failed OEM from KBM test mule. KBM with larger screen area and no tach welds.

Side-by-side of OEM vs High Flow Killer B. Pinch bend vs straight.

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IMPORTIMAGE · 01-20-2017, 11:53 AM

awesome!

KillerBMotorsport · 01-25-2017, 11:08 AM

Thanks! Shipping a batch out this week!

KillerBMotorsport · 02-14-2017, 11:28 AM

Have some more in process...

Wrondaxe · 02-14-2017, 02:58 PM

Is this currently in stock?

Wrondaxe · 02-14-2017, 03:00 PM

I'd like to take one off your hands

KillerBMotorsport · 02-14-2017, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrondaxe

Is this currently in stock?

Yes they are

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrondaxe

I'd like to take one off your hands

You can find them RIGHT HERE

Thanks, and let me know if you have any questions.

Wrondaxe · 02-25-2017, 12:17 PM

Thanks. Just finished ordering one. Looking forward to the install!

KillerBMotorsport · 03-09-2017, 07:27 AM

^ Thanks for the order!!

19andrewrx · 04-01-2017, 12:29 PM

What made the engine fail? Items getting thru the oil screen into the engine, or another source. I just want to make sure I'm reading this right.

Thanks

KillerBMotorsport · 04-14-2017, 05:00 PM

Lots of power made it fail :P With the turbo kit making ~150whp over stock so we knew we were on borrowed time.

The cause of this failure was a bent rod, which lead to piston skirt failure and this bits getting sucked into the pickup, and pulled through the screen. This made the failure much worse than it could have been :/ I was going to just put a new OEM pickup in, but when I pushed on the screen and heard screen strands pop it made me design a new unit that would be much more durable, and at the same time, added some performance enhancing features

KillerBMotorsport · 04-26-2017, 11:32 AM

Back in stock!!

KillerBMotorsport · 11-07-2017, 07:53 PM

Been getting great feedback on this product; measurable improved oil pressure and cam AVCS synchronization

Thanks for the feedback guys!!

KillerBMotorsport · 11-16-2019, 08:49 AM

Bumping this up to spread the knowledge. Have had more questions regard this product and its benefits lately. In stock and ready to go for your upcoming winter builds.

KillerBMotorsport · 04-01-2020, 01:07 PM

In-stock and ready for your FA builds!

KillerBMotorsport · 04-07-2022, 02:02 PM

Updated with pics and links that actually work now

FA20 BRZ / FR-S Oil Pickup fitment now too!

01-19-2017, 02:18 PM	#1
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Killer B Motorsport FA20 WRX High Flow Oil Pickup Like many of our other products, this is a solution to a problem. I came across this many months ago, during turbo kit testing on our shop 2015 WRX. The engine had blown, but the violence was significantly more than just the bent rod we had hoped for. As you can see, debris went into the engine and made its way into the oil pump. I'm sure you can imagine the consequences of an instant oil pressure loss. A much more expensive repair! Why had the oil pump filled with debris? The OEM pickup screen had failed. The OEM part had not prevented metal bits and chunks from entering the engine. At the time of failure, I had assumed this was just the kind of luck I had, but after hearing that other shops had similar experiences, we dug deeper. The OEM pickup screen is crimped in a retainer and that assembly is spot welded into the pickup **8216;can'. There are a couple of flaws with this process. One is that the screen is creased where the retaining ring is crimped over it. The other is the spot weld process embrittles the screen. We pushed on the screen of new OEM pickups, and several popped wire strands, without a lot of effort. Being known for making the best Subaru Performance Oiling Products money can buy, addressing this was right up our alley. Of course, our own spin of improvements, besides the obvious had to be made to assure set it and forget reliability that comes with our products. A means for improving performance was taken advantage of during the design process as well. The obvious big change is the tube has no bend. No bend means no restriction, and even better coming from the OEM tube because it uses a more restrictive pinch bend. The ID of the tube has been increased, and so has the thickness. The angle of the tube points it directly at the inlet into the block. Like our EJ engine Ultimate Oil Pickup this one too uses a screen to match the OEM spec opening size of the mesh. Although, we use a higher strength screen material. The screen area has been increased over 31% which reduces the restriction and stress on the screen. Our screen is lightly pressed and welded into place assuring the wire does not gets stresses or heat damages. TIG welding throughout assures proper weld penetration and quality. The material is 4130 Alloy Steel CNC machined to further provide an increase in strength over the brazed stamped steel OEM version. The units have been pressure tested to 150psi over the face of the screen without issue. If anyone has questions or would like to place an order, please feel free to contact us. OEM FA20 Failed Oil Pump: Failed Pickup with metal pieces jammed inside and between pickup and block. OEM Pickup Screen Failure at factory Resistance (tack) welds. From Left to Right... Killer B Motorsport High Flow Oil Pickup, New OEM, Failed OEM from KBM test mule. KBM with larger screen area and no tach welds. Side-by-side of OEM vs High Flow Killer B. Pinch bend vs straight. Registered users of the site do not see these ads. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization Last edited by KillerBMotorsport; 04-07-2022 at 02:04 PM.

01-20-2017, 11:53 AM	#2
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01-25-2017, 11:08 AM	#3
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Thanks! Shipping a batch out this week! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

02-14-2017, 11:28 AM	#4
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Have some more in process... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

03-09-2017, 07:27 AM	#9
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	^ Thanks for the order!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

02-14-2017, 02:58 PM	#5
Wrondaxe Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 444463 Join Date: Apr 2016	Is this currently in stock?

02-14-2017, 03:00 PM	#6
Wrondaxe Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 444463 Join Date: Apr 2016	I'd like to take one off your hands

02-25-2017, 12:17 PM	#8
Wrondaxe Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 444463 Join Date: Apr 2016	Thanks. Just finished ordering one. Looking forward to the install!

04-01-2017, 12:29 PM	#10
19andrewrx Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 423951 Join Date: Jun 2015 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Placentia, CA Vehicle: 2015 WRX White	What made the engine fail? Items getting thru the oil screen into the engine, or another source. I just want to make sure I'm reading this right. Thanks Last edited by 19andrewrx; 04-02-2017 at 11:20 AM.

04-14-2017, 05:00 PM	#11
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Lots of power made it fail :P With the turbo kit making ~150whp over stock so we knew we were on borrowed time. The cause of this failure was a bent rod, which lead to piston skirt failure and this bits getting sucked into the pickup, and pulled through the screen. This made the failure much worse than it could have been :/ I was going to just put a new OEM pickup in, but when I pushed on the screen and heard screen strands pop it made me design a new unit that would be much more durable, and at the same time, added some performance enhancing features __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

04-26-2017, 11:32 AM	#12
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Back in stock!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

11-07-2017, 07:53 PM	#13
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Been getting great feedback on this product; measurable improved oil pressure and cam AVCS synchronization Thanks for the feedback guys!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

11-16-2019, 08:49 AM	#14
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Bumping this up to spread the knowledge. Have had more questions regard this product and its benefits lately. In stock and ready to go for your upcoming winter builds. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

04-01-2020, 01:07 PM	#15
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	In-stock and ready for your FA builds! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

04-07-2022, 02:02 PM	#16
KillerBMotorsport NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (43) Member#: 198281 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 2005 WRX/STi WRB of course	Updated with pics and links that actually work now FA20 BRZ / FR-S Oil Pickup fitment now too! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. vs. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. FA20 WRX Ultimate Oil Pickup, Now Available! Improving Pressure Consistency and AVCS Synchronization

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