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      10-26-2019, 05:35 PM   #1
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VAC oil pan baffle - any side effects?

I'm looking at installing the VAC oil pan baffles on my E92 M3 and already have the parts:
https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...s65-p3001.aspx

I heard from a friend that an n54-based car had problems reading engine oil level (electronically) and it made the readings erratic. Seems like an odd issue.

Has anybody installed this part and run into issues? Or installed the part and not had any issues?

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Bump. I am also considering this
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I initially had some oil measurement issues after install but I don't know if it was pan related. Our oil level sensors are finicky. No issues at this point. I have had it installed for 10k+ miles
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Update.. we had it welded into a new pan at a good shop but it kept leaking when warm. Shit is tough. Haven't put it in my car yet..
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Update.. we had it welded into a new pan at a good shop but it kept leaking when warm. Shit is tough. Haven't put it in my car yet..
Leaking how?
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Update.. we had it welded into a new pan at a good shop but it kept leaking when warm. Shit is tough. Haven't put it in my car yet..
Leaking how?
Leaking oil from the welds when warmed up
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Leaking oil from the welds when warmed up
Leaking between the baffles inside the pan? How is that a problem? Won't the oil sort itself back to where it should be?
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The oil pan requires cutting the bottom of the stock pan. Aluminium is tricky to weld and is porous. So what I'm experiencing is leaking through the welds.
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The oil pan requires cutting the bottom of the stock pan. Aluminium is tricky to weld and is porous. So what I'm experiencing is leaking through the welds.
I have not had this issue. I did a core swap with VAC for my pan. Welding was performed by VAC
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I have not had this issue. I did a core swap with VAC for my pan. Welding was performed by VAC
How long did it take them to do it?
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I have not had this issue. I did a core swap with VAC for my pan. Welding was performed by VAC
How long did it take them to do it?
They often have modified pans in stock. I didn't have them modify mine. It was an exchange of a pan they modified for my OE pan. There's a core charge that is refunded once your OE pan is received.
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Why is there a need for this?

The S65 has the highest production lateral G oiling system: 1.4g
Better than the S55 and S58 at 1.3
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Why is there a need for this?

The S65 has the highest production lateral G oiling system: 1.4g
Better than the S55 and S58 at 1.3
For me, I wanted to do it for risk mitigation. I blew a motor last year and fear oiling problems
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For me, I wanted to do it for risk mitigation. I blew a motor last year and fear oiling problems
did they determine the cause for your motor quitting?

the heavy hitters at autoclub speedway see higher g's than the rest of us and it doesn't appear to be an issue.
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We never did a full tear down, so I don't know the exact cause. You're right though - with that said and the high G capability mentioned earlier, it may not be directly related to the issue I had.

Makes me feel better about not having moved further with it
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Why is there a need for this?

The S65 has the highest production lateral G oiling system: 1.4g
Better than the S55 and S58 at 1.3
My thinking is why not? My goal has been to build for durability and safety. Baffled pan, rod bearings upgrade, cooling upgrades, no forced induction.
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Update.. we had it welded into a new pan at a good shop but it kept leaking when warm. Shit is tough. Haven't put it in my car yet..
Leaking how?
Leaking oil from the welds when warmed up
They need to tig it not mig it..
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Lower oil pressure (than stock) was recorded at some corners on my aim logger. Now back to the stock pan, the oil pressure before installing VAC baffle is maintained.
I don't know why.
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Lower oil pressure (than stock) was recorded at some corners on my aim logger. Now back to the stock pan, the oil pressure before installing VAC baffle is maintained.
I don't know why.
So the stock pan maintained better oil pressure during corners?
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So the stock pan maintained better oil pressure during corners?
yes in my case
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I know what the baffle is/does, but is it possible to install it backwards? If it's just a little baffle with a trap door, it could be reversible if it's the right shape.
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I know what the baffle is/does, but is it possible to install it backwards? If it's just a little baffle with a trap door, it could be reversible if it's the right shape.
This one doesn't look backwards install-able. Its an entire piece that fits one way into the pan.
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