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thstone · 01-20-2018, 01:47 PM

I had the same questions in 2011 (oh crap, has it been that long?): Oil Starvation

I learned, as you mention, that there are widely varying opinions on the subject which leaves many in the position of not knowing who to believe or what to do.

I came to the conclusion that the X-51 baffle and changing the oil pressure spring & piston was all that was needed (stock oil pan) for track days in a street car on street tires. Eventually, I added a deep sump, 997 oil returns, and the horizontal baffle after upgrading to the Spec Boxster suspension, R- compound tires, and having improved my driving to where I was quite a bit faster (and pulling more g's).

01-20-2018, 01:47 PM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	I had the same questions in 2011 (oh crap, has it been that long?): Oil Starvation I learned, as you mention, that there are widely varying opinions on the subject which leaves many in the position of not knowing who to believe or what to do. I came to the conclusion that the X-51 baffle and changing the oil pressure spring & piston was all that was needed (stock oil pan) for track days in a street car on street tires. Eventually, I added a deep sump, 997 oil returns, and the horizontal baffle after upgrading to the Spec Boxster suspension, R- compound tires, and having improved my driving to where I was quite a bit faster (and pulling more g's). __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor