Anybody got an ARC sump that they have modified so they can fit aftermarket headers? Trying to see what is needed to do this.

Pics please.

 

DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!

There are a few people on 22B that have done it but in terms of this Sump, as John Stevenson (and a few of the other big power boys who have had these) exactly what they think of the ARC Sump.

I listened to John about this.............. that is why I am not going to run one, I've gone elsewhere!

Russell

 

Modify a sump to fit aftermarket headers



Russell

 

Wuz,

What options do i have sump wise?

 

The ARC sump is fully aluminium constructed and alot stronger than the oem original tin subaru sump. The internal baffle is not design to stop splash back on it's own, as the sump has additional capacity wings to reduce any oil surge when cornering. The internal baffle is designed to be less restrictive on oil return than oem sumps with baffle plates fitted. The ARC sump is intended to fit around the original subaru headers so not suitable for aftermarket headers, as when removing extra capacity from the near side wing to allow clearance, this technical makes the sump useless as oil surge will occur when cornering to the right. So when used with the oem sized headers this is very good sump which allow extra oil capacity to allow for better lubrication and engine running temps.
The sump is designed to fit around standard designed headers and not be cut to fit reducing winged capacity. Cut and reweld to headers to fit the ARC sump would be the sensible option, this allows the sump to work as originally designed.