 So I have a stock or aftermarket tuna can /oil sump |
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| R Dub |
 Dec 22 2021, 09:18 PM
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Does anyone know if the tuna can / oil sump I have on my 2.0 is stock or is it aftermarket / larger. From what I've seen in the Haynes manual the stock seems flush with the bottom of the case and mine is not
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| Dustin |
Dec 22 2021, 09:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 19-August 10 From: Woodland Hills, CA Member No.: 12,072 Region Association: None |
Deep sump. Aftermarket.
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| brant |
Dec 22 2021, 09:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,771 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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There are no stock “tuna cans”
But don’t canyon carve without one It’s a good piece to have. |
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| R Dub |
Dec 22 2021, 09:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 29-August 17 From: Burbs of Chicago Member No.: 21,387 Region Association: None |
Appreciate the input.
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| FlacaProductions |
Dec 23 2021, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,775 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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It's a combo - aftermarket can using a stock cover.
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| NARP74 |
Dec 23 2021, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,238 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My car used to race, not me, it is much lower than stock. How worried would I have to be about dragging that thing all over the tarmac?
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| 914werke |
Dec 24 2021, 09:40 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,801 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I wouldnt worry too much, the Eng. bar is at the same or lower point as that Tuna can.
Just dont go tearing over any speed bumps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) |
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| R Dub |
Dec 25 2021, 09:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 29-August 17 From: Burbs of Chicago Member No.: 21,387 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914werke @ Dec 24 2021, 09:40 AM)  I wouldnt worry too much, the Eng. bar is at the same or lower point as that Tuna can. Just dont go tearing over any speed bumps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Agreed, it doesn't sit low enough to scrape the ground but I am very careful over speed bumps and curbs anyways. I hope to do a trackday with the car next year and this was one mod I saw is recommended (along with a oil cooler which it has) so I'm glad it has it. |
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| brant |
Dec 25 2021, 11:04 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,771 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I’ve always run tuna cans on my street car
Started using one in the mid 80’s Have never had a clearance issue It’s not going to drag unless you go over a curb or something that was going to cause damage anyways |
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| second wind |
Dec 26 2021, 02:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Los Angeles, California Member No.: 12,543 Region Association: Southern California
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How much additional oil does a tuna can add? Is it really worth it? What benefits does it provide? Any drawbacks? Thank you very much!
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| 914werke |
Dec 26 2021, 03:20 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,801 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(second wind @ Dec 26 2021, 12:22 AM) How much additional oil does a tuna can add? Is it really worth it? What benefits does it provide? Any drawbacks? Thank you very much! gg it adds about 4-500 ml Yes. HERE |
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| stownsen914 |
Dec 26 2021, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
The advantage of a tuna can isn't the extra volume per se - it's more about keeping the oil pickup submerged in oil. The tuna can keeps more of it right next to the pickup instead of sloshing all the way to the edges of the crankcase in high g situations.
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| bkrantz |
Dec 26 2021, 10:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,111 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(914werke @ Dec 24 2021, 08:40 AM) I wouldnt worry too much, the Eng. bar is at the same or lower point as that Tuna can. Just dont go tearing over any speed bumps. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Very good advice. I had a tuna can on my 914 race car when I went wide after turn 1 at Hallet (mid 90s). The car straddled the aggressive alligator teeth they had recently installed, and tore off the can. Somehow I was able to react fast enough to the oil light and shut it down before any bearing damage. |
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