RCM Modified Oil Pump - Worth it?
 

HI All,

Looking at some safe-guarding mods along with my gearbox and wondered whether it would be worth going to a modified oil pump.

I see RCM do a 10mm (standard) 11mm, or 12mm version which is meant to improve oil pressure - is this a worth while modification in peoples mind?

Now before it goes down that direction - no im not going to be tracking the car every weekend, and yes I only drive at 40mph :lol: :closed:

But I wondered whether uprating the oil pump thus giving the engine better oil feed would be something that would help prolong its life? Especially as my oil pump is 15yrs old now and so I guess might not be working as well as it would have been new.

Appreciate your thoughts........................................an d abuse :martyn:

I replaced mine with a brand new OEM oil pump when engine was getting built seems to be doing the job just fine at the moment not saying it will get changed in the future though .

Yeah just thought whilst doing it, it might be worth the slight upgrade e.t.c.

Like when you do a cambelt change it makes sense to change the water pump at same time e.t.c (although I know this is mainly done whilst you have access!)

This is something your better of speaking to Rich about as his your mapp/ mechanic.
Personally I'd go 12mm

Thanks C.J - but you think it may be a worthwhile investment?

Are there any downsides to fitting an uprated oil pump I guess is what I mean to say?

You may need an additional restrictor in the turbo feed line but it depends on the pressure at Idle and the turbo you are running.

Ok thanks nick - only went 11mm so as to give a bit more than standard but not the amount giving with the 12mm...

oil pumps definately are not from the school of "biggest is best" and you ideally want it matched to your spec & use.............

Thanks alyn, I'll discuss on phone with you when I place the order about whether you think 11mm or 10mm would be best :ok:

sorted :ok:

Baffled sump be better .

Even better if combined with eh :ok::drive:

I'd speak to an engine builder and ask if needed new oem or rcm version.

Baffled sump speak to your mapper next time you see him :ok:

Miles ahead of u :ok::drive:

I assume you mean FB Tuning helping with fitting a baffled sump, rather than needing a map tweak after one?

I've got a lateral baffled sump on mine, can't see any reason it would ever affect a map....? its just ensuring good pickup and stopping oil starvation. Or did i misinterpret your post? :mrgreen:

it wouldn't effect a mapp at all,

i would 1000000000 % fit one before taking a scoob on track again, i know this the Hard way!

Miss read my post lol im sure Ryan knows what i mean i know Dave does :-D