Datsun 280z Turbo Build - 5.3 / T7875 / Magnum T56 - Video on page 12!
09-15-2014, 10:53 AM
#261
How many quarts of oil did you run? What oil pump? Were you running the truck pan? Guess #6 is commonly the first to go with the oil starvation… Mine was starting to do the same. Sorry for the luck. But an engine swap should be a breeze after all that other work!
09-15-2014, 11:14 AM
#262
Stock LS6 pump
LS3 pan
Yeah, It took me about 20 minutes to get the whole turbo kit off. Should have it ready to pull after another hour or so (since I'm pulling the trans out the bottom).
Plan is to put this engine on a stand for a winter project, that way I'll have a spare.
09-15-2014, 11:51 AM
#263
6, but it was .5qt low. Rotella 15w40. Not nearly enough as I'm learning!
Stock LS6 pump
LS3 pan
Yeah, It took me about 20 minutes to get the whole turbo kit off. Should have it ready to pull after another hour or so (since I'm pulling the trans out the bottom).
Plan is to put this engine on a stand for a winter project, that way I'll have a spare.
Stock LS6 pump
LS3 pan
Yeah, It took me about 20 minutes to get the whole turbo kit off. Should have it ready to pull after another hour or so (since I'm pulling the trans out the bottom).
Plan is to put this engine on a stand for a winter project, that way I'll have a spare.
Not sure 100% on the LS3 pan, but on the Fbody pan I could run a hair under 8qts without an issue. With the engine running the oil level was still well below my drain line on the pan. Some say this causes windage issues too. Others feel it has very little effect. I still run 1qt over full with my improved racing baffle.
09-15-2014, 04:52 PM
#264
With the standard truck oil pump I had no issues with oil starvation my first motor. I had multiple wheels up 1.3x 60’s. Installed a high volume GM pump this winter (2nd motor) and it would suck the pan down far enough to give me issues on the launch. “Improved Racing” makes a baffle kit for that pan that would be the easiest solution IMO. I just installed one last time around (3rd motor) with a factory truck pump. No issues so far. Only been a 1.50 60' so far thou.
Not sure 100% on the LS3 pan, but on the Fbody pan I could run a hair under 8qts without an issue. With the engine running the oil level was still well below my drain line on the pan. Some say this causes windage issues too. Others feel it has very little effect. I still run 1qt over full with my improved racing baffle.
Not sure 100% on the LS3 pan, but on the Fbody pan I could run a hair under 8qts without an issue. With the engine running the oil level was still well below my drain line on the pan. Some say this causes windage issues too. Others feel it has very little effect. I still run 1qt over full with my improved racing baffle.
So do you run 7 quarts then?
Last edited by STEEPSS; 09-15-2014 at 04:58 PM.
09-15-2014, 07:54 PM
#265
With the pan level...First pic is 5 qts, second and third are 6qts. (fbody pan). Thats not including the oil filter, and the level drops a good 2" with the engine running.
With my engine running and level I added oil until it came out of the aft turbo drain hole. It was right around 8qts. That was with the high volume pump and 5w30 oil.
09-16-2014, 02:20 PM
#266
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When you say "LS3 Pan", there are a few different LS3 pans available. If you have the 2010+ LS3 Camaro pan, they can hold 8 quarts and perform well with our baffling.
We have a baffle and windage tray combo for the LS3 C6 Corvette pan now available as well. It's being released this week.
You can see the different oil pans and their dimensions here: http://www.improvedracing.com/tech/L...dimensions.php
Do you know if you have the LS3 Corvette or LS3 Camaro pan?
We have a baffle and windage tray combo for the LS3 C6 Corvette pan now available as well. It's being released this week.
You can see the different oil pans and their dimensions here: http://www.improvedracing.com/tech/L...dimensions.php
Do you know if you have the LS3 Corvette or LS3 Camaro pan?
09-16-2014, 04:03 PM
#267
When you say "LS3 Pan", there are a few different LS3 pans available. If you have the 2010+ LS3 Camaro pan, they can hold 8 quarts and perform well with our baffling.
We have a baffle and windage tray combo for the LS3 C6 Corvette pan now available as well. It's being released this week.
You can see the different oil pans and their dimensions here: http://www.improvedracing.com/tech/L...dimensions.php
Do you know if you have the LS3 Corvette or LS3 Camaro pan?
We have a baffle and windage tray combo for the LS3 C6 Corvette pan now available as well. It's being released this week.
You can see the different oil pans and their dimensions here: http://www.improvedracing.com/tech/L...dimensions.php
Do you know if you have the LS3 Corvette or LS3 Camaro pan?
What does the combo for this pan go for?
09-16-2014, 04:52 PM
#268
LS1Tech Sponsor
09-17-2014, 08:16 AM
#270
TECH Fanatic
Running a quart+over full is tried and true, even in the 4 banger world. I'd rather lose a few HP than a motor! We also tested this and running a full 2 quarts over on a c5 with a long stroke lost 13hp up top. I'd give that to keep a motor ANY day!
09-17-2014, 08:40 AM
#271
LS1Tech Sponsor
Yes, the windage tray is required and you can't get a baffle without it. The baffle won't fit with the stock windage tray. Our windage tray will also typically gain you about up to 4 HP at the wheels. I've attached a few photos. The baffle is upside down in the photos.
10-02-2014, 08:21 AM
#273
Couple short videos I took before pulling the turbo and sending it off.
Car was idling, and I shut it off.
This shows the abnormal noise I'm hearing on shut-down. Still spins pretty well, but it was starting to flutter and contact the housing under boost.
Also, here's a little shaft play (and screaming) for you lonely blokes.
Car was idling, and I shut it off.
This shows the abnormal noise I'm hearing on shut-down. Still spins pretty well, but it was starting to flutter and contact the housing under boost.
Also, here's a little shaft play (and screaming) for you lonely blokes.
11-03-2014, 08:28 PM
#277
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Hey STEEPSS what size gauges fit that stock dash? Also what are you running for front suspension and brakes????
And what it the best 60' and 1/8 and 1/4 mile et and mph so for? What tire and gear you running ????? What you shifting and crossing at? And what rpm and boost were you leaving the line at and what max boost????
That thing was moving for drag week 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Thanks Kerry
And what it the best 60' and 1/8 and 1/4 mile et and mph so for? What tire and gear you running ????? What you shifting and crossing at? And what rpm and boost were you leaving the line at and what max boost????
That thing was moving for drag week 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Thanks Kerry
