x51 vs EBS & hard headed Germans

[JFP in PA]

The X51 system (sump, additional scavanging pump, "Northwest Passage" return to the sump, etc.) was never about volume, it was about controlling where the oil is.

[MaxD]

Sorry, I just thought the EBS kit was just another spacer that allows you to dump in two or more additional quarts of oil but doesn't really solve the problem. I couldn't find it on the website so I guessed.

Oil at the pump pick-up under high Gs sure helps the engine live at the track, that why I bought a X51 pan. Accusump addition is on my to do list as well.

Didn't know that other parts were part of the X51 oiling system. Do any of them fit the 2.5l motor?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by MaxD

Didn't know that other parts were part of the X51 oiling system. Do any of them fit the 2.5l motor?

They will fit any M96/97, but would require extensive modifications to fit them. The X51 was not designed to be a "post delivery" retrofit..........

[stephen wilson]

Has anyone installed a true dry sump system on a Boxster (or 911), or is the packaging just too difficult?

[LAP1DOUG]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

Has anyone installed a true dry sump system on a Boxster (or 911), or is the packaging just too difficult?

Before I started looking at the X51 & Acusump bandaids I did a couple of searches on the internet for a dry sump kit, but could never find one.

I would think it should be possible - I used to race a Lola Sports 2000 car that used a dry-sump system fitted to a 2 liter Ford engine. If you can dry sump a Pinto engine, you should be able to dry sump a Boxster.

I'm not looking to make this an R&D project right now, but maybe someday...

[stephen wilson]

Yeah, I race a Formula Ford with a dry sump 1.6 Pinto engine.

[LAP1DOUG]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

Yeah, I race a Formula Ford with a dry sump 1.6 Pinto engine.

Hey, I thought you guys were moving to Honda Fit engines?

You know the Boxster general layout always kind of reminds me of the old Crossle FF cars...