

Description
Nissan did an amazing job with the VR38 engine, in stock form it does just about everything wonderfully. As conditions change, some shortcomings start to show and must be dealt with in order to retain reliability.
At high engine speeds (over 7500rpm), there is considerable windage in the crankcase. This causes aeration in the oil and the result is the oil pump ingesting air bubbles rather than pure oil. When an oil pump takes in air instead of oil, it is NOT GOOD for the engine.
Below you can see two examples of the difference in oil pressure at higher RPM before and after this kit is installed. Both tests were performed in house on two of our cars.
Another shortcoming with the stock pan is under high G’s, the oil is forced away from the oil pickup and again, you get air instead of oil.
Most very high performance applications use a dry sump oiling system, which prevents these problems. Unfortunately changing the VR38 over to a dry sump oiling system is a very big and expensive job, so it’s not ideal for many people. The GT1R CNC oil pan and pickup adaptor is a great alternative.
We began development of this oil pan in early 2015, with various sheet metal samples being built before finalizing the design and moving it over to a CNC piece. By increasing the depth of the pan and optimizing the oil pickup location, we were able to increase the capacity by 1.5 quarts and get the oil pickup into a better position for high G acceleration.
The pan requires trimming the first layer of the plastic underpanel that goes under the oil pan. This panel has two layers, so the bottom layer stays in tact and fully covers the oil pan.
This kit includes the GT1R CNC Oil Pan and CNC Oil Pickup Adaptor. The oil pickup adaptor replaces the factory gasket with an o-ring on each end, for improved sealing and ease of install, and includes all new hardware necessary.
**Note – this oil pan CAN be installed with the engine still in the car. The rear pan bolts are close to the sub-frame. They are easiest accessed using a low profile ¼” drive swivel 10mm socket.
FAQ's
What are your hours of operation?
We are open Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm EST
Can I pickup my parts in your store, or do I have to order them?
Yes, customers located in and around the the Piedmont area are welcome to pick up their items from our retail location during normal business hours. Our address is:
Elite Race Fab
1514 Holbrook St Suite D-F
Greensboro, NC 27403
How much is shipping and handling?
Elite Race Fab offers free ground shipping & handling to our retail customers within the lower 48 contiguous United States on most orders totaling $159.99 and higher, when the item being purchased is not a Freight/LTL item! Orders under $159.99 will be subject to a nominal $13.99 Flat shipping charge. Some exceptions and/or exclusions apply, in those scenarios you will be advised of any additional charges in the item details/description stating shipping exclussions/freight shipping required etc.
In regards to expedited and international shipping each order will need to be quoted on a case by case basis. You can obtain a quote two ways:
- From your shopping cart select "Request a Quote" prior to placing your order. We will review your proposed order and promptly respond with shipping estimates.
- Complete your order ahead of time indicating either expedited or international shipping during the checkout process. We will promptly determine shipping rates for your order and email you for approval and additional payment.
-Give us a call and we can ensure your item is shipped right then, to ensure you have it in time for your deadline.
Do you price match your competitor's prices?
We have been committed to offering all of our customers the lowest pricing throughout our website day in and day out. We value your business so much that we go a step further than our competitors. We use a third party software that proactively monitors all our competitor's websites/pricing so that we can make adjustments accordingly if needed to have the lowest prices. Thats right, no need to spend hours searching for the lowest prices, as ours will be the lowest.
As far as price matching, we dont want to write a check we cant cash, but we certainly want to earn your business. With that said, we will go above and beyond to match our competitor's pricing when it is needed. Simply email us, click the live contact button, or give us a call and be sure to have a link to our competitor's site and please factor in any shipping and handling their website will be charging. We will then ensure you get the lowest price, and either match or beat their pricing.
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