oil cooler vs aftermarket sump. which offers better protection on track.
 

would like some discussion in relation to which out of those 2 offer the best engine protection on a track.
oil cooler: keeps oil temperatures in check, adds slightly more oil capacity
aftermarket sump: increased oil volume, protects against oil starvation

what are options for aftermarket sump? would it worth modifying a stock sump to increase its capacity and adding say a cosworth baffle plate?

Both ideally. If I had to pick one, it would be a baffled sump to keep the oil where it needs to be.

[QUOTE=teejay;384237]Both ideally. If I had to pick one, it would be a baffled sump to keep the oil where it needs to be.[/QUOTE]

agreed.

does your car have the factory oil/water heat exchanger?

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[QUOTE=type25;384238]agreed.

does your car have the factory oil/water heat exchanger?[/QUOTE]

Diamond, right now its still a stock ej205 sump setup, being a my00 gc8 i am assuming it still has the factory oil/water heat exchanger.

so what i need is a large capacity sump with baffles?

Stace, are you running a accumulator in your car? would u say its a better setup then sump+baffles? (in terms of protecting engine against oil starvation)

i am well aware that pushing a stockish ej205 on a track is tempting fate somewhat, but i am hoping with the right supporting equipment it should be able to survive more then one track outing

Depends on what your going to do... you may not "need" either.. but yes, if your going to go for some insurance, a modified sump of some form may be a good bet.

Doesnt even need to have more capacity, just need to keep it in the right spots.

TJ, more then anything else its insurance against the 'rattle of death'. Currently i dont plan to run with semi slicks, and i am not entering the car in competitions as such, pretty much just a 'track fun/track learnings' vehicle.

Good oil and a decent baffled sump will be fine..

I would avoid an oil cooler. I am pretty sure it is what let go in my engine to cause a good fire...