Oil Starvation - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Brad Roberts · 11-02-2011, 05:51 PM

Wingnut?? Dallas?? How are you??

jaykay · 11-03-2011, 10:26 AM

The one I have has the pick up extension down past the windage tray. It is a one piece. Just developed I believe. I would be interested in any data/experience you have with this..The next step would be an accusump

I have noted some saying the X-51 baffle is pointless without the rest of Porsche's system ie special scavange pumps etc. Perhaps an accusump can make up for this...but for how long? I am not aware of the reasons why but I would guess it because it looks like oil is susceptible to escape around the high lateral baffles over the low fore and aft baffles....just a guess

Brad Roberts · 11-03-2011, 11:03 AM

I have a car we are building an engine for that does not have the X51 (and has data) I'll make it point to ping you back with what I find when the new engine goes in with data.

Typically.. I hear people comment about the X51 and say "it only works with the other pieces".. those are typically 996/997 people. Having the engine hanging off the ass end of the car presents another set of oiling issues. I believe.. the X51 helps out a LOT. Can it be better? yes, but for a simple bolt on that is easy to purchase? It works very well.

The X51 keeps the oil from going around the "walls" it seals to the crank case on 4 corners where as the stock pan does not seal.. the oil can go around the plastic walls in a high G corner.

With an S? I'd be more worried cracked heads and IMS failure!!

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jaykay · 11-03-2011, 11:31 AM

Thanks that is interesting info on the X-51! I may consider moding to work with my stuff. I was not aware of special oiling issues on 996/997s

I have ceramic dual row retro fit in there now; hoping this will be enough!

Not sure how to stave off cracked heads other than pressure bleeding after cooling system work...as in changing the water pump

Wingnut2u · 11-07-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad Roberts

Wingnut?? Dallas?? How are you??

All is well, I haven't blown an engine in a while so I am very happy. I have survived with adding just the X51 oil pan, but I should probably add an accusump at some point for the added security since the Boxster is turning into primarily a track car. I just didn't get in enough days this year to justify the expense. Plus I added a 997 to the stable this year.