Mike Rowe Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Here is another example of how the pickup can be modified when using the RB20 sump and RB26 motor in the Z. I will put up the whole fabrication on my website soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amorfin Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Looks really good. I wish I knew how to weld. I'm having problems getting someone to weld my oil pick up for me. Everybody says they can't do it and seem confused about me needing a custom oil pickup. They all ask "Why don't you just order one?" If you (or anyone else) are willing to make one that works with the RB20 oil pan and sell it to me let me know. I'll pay good money for it. I just need one already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks for posting that photo Mike, that will help those needing a alternative to the methods already being used for the sump mod. With this mod you show, will a RB20/Z31 pan just sit right down on that block with out any mods, or are the usual mods still needed to the rim of the pan, to bulge it out around the added pick up mounting flange? Please explain the baffling mods needed, if any, to the pan also, if you can... Thanks again and nice job on the fabrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Now that I have mine all tore down I will get some pics of. It. I did mine in about 30 minutes with a torch and hacksaw :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 With this mod you show, will a RB20/Z31 pan just sit right down on that block with out any mods, or are the usual mods still needed to the rim of the pan, to bulge it out around the added pick up mounting flange? Please explain the baffling mods needed, if any, to the pan also, if you can... ------------------------------------------------ Thanks JS, the pan does need modifying as you suggest. I will put photos of that on my site soon (I am in Europe on holidays at present for 6 weeks). The pan needs cutting and stretching out over the point of the base attachment & rightangle bend. The baffle inside needs cutting to allow the horizontal tube to run along to the RB20 standard attachment. We used a simple copper 90degree bend to get the pipe to go from the standard RB26 pickup point back to the RB20 pickup pipe work which kept it as low as possible and neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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