datsun dave Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hello i have a Thargard sump in my RB26 240z what amount of oil will it take ? as am very close to starting up. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 aww you didnt check it before you put it on... ouch. my mckinney takes 7 not sure about yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarS30Z Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Best way to find out is buy more quarts than you think you'll need. I'd say after about the 5th or 6th quart, add oil in small increments, give it a little time to settle and check the dip stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 would the dipstick still be accurate with a different pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun dave Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 would the dipstick still be accurate with a different pan? Thats what i thought so was asking other members that are using the Thargard sump. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 well i guess the level that would read on the oem dipstick would be correct, just the volume would change maybe. if that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarS30Z Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 That was my assumption, hopefully someone more knowledgable will know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) if no one chimes in you can take a few measurements and figure it out. you might pm joel i think he has one. Edited March 27, 2011 by ZT-R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 if no one chimes in you can take a few measurements and figure it out. you might pm joel i think he has one. Not any more. I have a R.I.P.S custom sheet metal pan now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun dave Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Not any more. I have a R.I.P.S custom sheet metal pan now. When you had your original sump can you remember the amount of oil used to fill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 When you had your original sump can you remember the amount of oil used to fill ? I'm sorry... should have answered that question. I used 6 qts in mine when I had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 i have 6 quarts in mine currently. i will take a pic of where it sits on the dipstick for ya. i did move my stick the the rear. *chuckle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthtk Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I think I run 7qts in my Thargard pan... its been awhile though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 on mine (mckinney) they say run 6 on street and 7 in auto cross... i put 6 in it and it came to the bottom of the H mark on the stick. once i got it cranked and oil filled up in all the hoses the 6qts hits dead center on the middle of the oem dipstick in the rear passage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun dave Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks for all the replys it have saved me a lot of time. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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