Taco Plate, Thoughts on the deep plate Options

[80cap]

Who has installed a deep taco plate. I know more oil is better but how much do the increase the quantity and are they in harms way on speed bumps?

[Dave_Darling]

I have a tuna can on my car. I have found it to be very helpful at keeping the oil light out in longer corners. It may also provide some small amount of cooling, but nothing I can quantify.

It holds about an extra half-quart. Just use the dipstick as per normal and it'll be right.

There is some risk of hitting it on obstacles. I don't think it's much, as the sump is actually relatively close to the rear wheels, and those will tend to keep the can above whatever unevenness is on the road, but I suppose it is possible to hit it on an abrupt-enough obstacle.

I believe that the rear-engine cars are more exposed in that way, so if you have a Bug or a 912 you're putting the motor in you might want to reconsider.

If it does hit anything solid, it may write off your motor. If you over torque the retaining nut, you may write off your motor as well. Be very very careful, as you should with the stock sump nut anyway. (NINE lb-ft of torque, no more! If you don't have a wrench that measures that low, go get one!!)

--DD