So one of the issues I do NOT want to run in to on the track is oil starvation. I have seen a few other people in 1 and 3 series havving low pressure spots on hot days on track.
So when i get around to getting slicks later and use them in the summer dont want to have to revisit something like this. I'd rather over engineer and never run in to the issue than under engineer and always have it in the back of my mind.
So to combat that from now during the cooling overhaul looking for pressure solutions.
Options:
1. Considered a baffle but seen a few horror stories from E9X uses with their baffles as well as crafmanship on other engine componenets.
2. Have also found a solution by williams performance but cant see or find anyone who has used it online to see how its worked for them
https://williamsperformance.co.uk/products/copy-of-bmw-e-series-n54-baffled-sump
3. Could try the dry sump route but not looked heavily in to it and assume costs would be rather high.
4. Electronic sensor (oil pressure based) accusump configuration but the idea of mounting that huge canister puts me off.
Bonus item:
Regardless of which route i go for i want to get an oil pressure sensor in to get actual readings.
From what i know as well i dont think we have an actual oil pressure sensor on the motor but just something to indicate high or low pressure. so will be installing something probably further up near the thermostat like an AEM sensor or something to wire in with the AIM dash later on possibly.
So when i get around to getting slicks later and use them in the summer dont want to have to revisit something like this. I'd rather over engineer and never run in to the issue than under engineer and always have it in the back of my mind.
So to combat that from now during the cooling overhaul looking for pressure solutions.
Options:
1. Considered a baffle but seen a few horror stories from E9X uses with their baffles as well as crafmanship on other engine componenets.
2. Have also found a solution by williams performance but cant see or find anyone who has used it online to see how its worked for them
https://williamsperformance.co.uk/products/copy-of-bmw-e-series-n54-baffled-sump
3. Could try the dry sump route but not looked heavily in to it and assume costs would be rather high.
4. Electronic sensor (oil pressure based) accusump configuration but the idea of mounting that huge canister puts me off.
Bonus item:
Regardless of which route i go for i want to get an oil pressure sensor in to get actual readings.
From what i know as well i dont think we have an actual oil pressure sensor on the motor but just something to indicate high or low pressure. so will be installing something probably further up near the thermostat like an AEM sensor or something to wire in with the AIM dash later on possibly.
