sarin, the one on there advertised that i just glanced was for the VQ. they may have existing ones for earlier engines, too, as that would make sense since the engine stresses are highly increased with added power: the oil breaks down sooner under higher stress; oil changes must be more frequent. i even notice this on my car with the bolt-ons. i got to change the oil every 3k miles or so or the oil becomes totally black.

with the extra quart in there, it is like insurance, or money in the bank. i'd consider it were i to build up the VG. i am wondering if this would effect clearance issues under there? doesn't the y-pipe cross over it? i cannot remember.

by the way, i have been following for weeks your whole developing story of your 5-lug swap with the 3rd gen hardware. i think rogertight is doing it, too? is this correct? and he has caliper clearance issues? anyway, your wheels (and car) look really great. very worthwhile, my man.


now back to our regularly scheduled thread topic...

 

um that could also just mean your motor is old and burning oil...you could probably take all your mods off and it would do the same

 

I wouldn't recommend dropping the oil pan on a VG any more than it already is.. first nasty bump, and your oil pan is a quart smaller again.

 

I dont know why the FSM says $64.88 each, I got mine for $50 each (Courtesy Nissan). While Im sure BRC makes a great piston, OEMs are good to 450hp+ which I dont see any reason to exceed in a FWD car. I would spend the extra $200+ on something else.

As far as oil pan extenders, they are nothing new. Im sure they make one for the Z31, but I doubt there is any demand for one for the maxima. I agree matt 100%, I dont have my car lowered and I have managed to smash my stock oil pan a couple of times, so an extended one would be toast.

 

anyone ever thought of attempting to set up a dry sump setup? i was reading about them the other and they seem like a pretty cool setup, especially if you road race or auto cross.

 

I road race and auto X constantly, and haven't had a problem with oil starvation. nor have I had a problem with bottoming out my shocks once you get good springs and shocks on the car.

 

that is a possibility. i change it every 3k regardless, black or not.

 

Thanks! rogertight was the first to do it....but some of the work is quite questionable....but as you said: back on topic!

S

 

You DO know the color of the oil is no indication of condition correct? Because I know you have looked at every thread in the fluids/lubricants section. And if you have a great concern about your engine, you should send a sample out for evaluation.

But with VGs getting long in the tooth , your engine could be experiencing alot of blowby from bad compression or other problems(EGR, PCV,O2,corroded sensors/connectors etc.....)

 

thank you, jeff.

pcv is a good harmless start to look...

i was never seriously considering the oil pan extender, though. that seems like an overkill measure.

 

i had it reversed in my memory. who has/had the rear caliper issue?