Custom aluminium sump, how thick?

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Custom aluminium sump, how thick?

Postby hsmidy » Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:29 am

Hey guys

so i need to put togeather an aluminium sump for my engine conversion.

My question is how thick should the aluminium be for where it mounts to the bottom of the engine and for the sides of it?.
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Postby strx7 » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:20 am

when i made one for a 2jz to go into my surf i used 3mm everywhere.
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Postby DVSMOTORSPORT » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:17 am

You could increase the mounting flange to something like 5mm, or even 6mm. Just to keep that nice and strong. everything else I would probably use 3mm.
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Postby evil_si » Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:49 pm

Mounting flanges i use 10 or 12mm, Depending on the size and if it will need skimming or not

The sump body i use either 2 or 3mm depending on what i have
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Postby hsmidy » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:46 pm

sweet cheers guys
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