On a recent Malibu blat I noticed how low slung the wet sump was on the Zetec popwered cars and decided to do some research through Mike Macalear (a Westfield owner,but don't say anything he's very sensitive) who is a veritable fountain of continuous information. The normal Zetec sump is very lowslung and so ground clearance is limited. The oil baffles were designed to work with the engine installed in a transverse location so when used in an inline location there is a distinct possibility of oil starvation under heavy G forces such as experienced on a track day or even fast driving on a curvy road.
Raceline has created a beautifully cast alloy sump designed to allow the greatest possible ground clearance and also solve the oil starvation problem. They accomplish this by making the sump wide and shallow with extensive baffling to prevent any oil surging. It does mean youmust inscribe you dipstick to allow for the new full level. This is done by simply adding five quarts to a dry engine and marking the dipstick at the highest shown level. The sump is supplied with all accescories required and with full fitting instructions and is suitable with any Ford gearbox.
This new sump will give you an additional 36mm (1 1/2") of ground clearance. Raceline can be reached at;
tel: o11 44 483 811 978
Michael Bedard
Raceline has created a beautifully cast alloy sump designed to allow the greatest possible ground clearance and also solve the oil starvation problem. They accomplish this by making the sump wide and shallow with extensive baffling to prevent any oil surging. It does mean youmust inscribe you dipstick to allow for the new full level. This is done by simply adding five quarts to a dry engine and marking the dipstick at the highest shown level. The sump is supplied with all accescories required and with full fitting instructions and is suitable with any Ford gearbox.
This new sump will give you an additional 36mm (1 1/2") of ground clearance. Raceline can be reached at;
tel: o11 44 483 811 978
Michael Bedard
Comment