Installed into a 2002 C4
So I started the X-51 oil pan install....Thought I would post some side by side pic. as well as others....Thought it might help in some of you thinking on the install/ upgrade

Looking at them, I can not see much benefit the X-51 gives??? Both have the same size baffles and looks like the same rubber for both, I have 50k miles on the car and the new rubber and the old feel the same. Funny thing on the stock the rubber hangs on clips, I took off the rubber and I could put right back on.

So I took a pic. of the pick up tub for the oil, that thing is awesome, It allows oil through the grooves and has a slit 90% around if the bottom gets clogged and the grooves get clogged

So far supper easy install, If I did not pre purchase this part I would not be installing in the car, i just do not see a benefit.

The other thing the pan is the same, has the same # all u really need is the aluminum chunk for 250.

Jerry

 

Jerry,

Nice pics. The last one, looking into the engine is really cool!

 

Geez, thanks for the info. I was just about to order the x-51 pan to install it during the next oil change. I thought it might provide a little extra peace of mind for the few track days I do...hmmm, think I'll save the $250 and apply it to my PSS9 fund.

 

Damn nice pics! Thanks!

 

the x51 pan looks like it increases the volume of the "baffled area" by ~25%. the side walls butt up against the walls of the case and seals it off with a bead of rubber. i agree, it's not worth 250 but it's worth piece of mind when you use hoosier type tire. is totally useless for street driving but so would a dry sump system
i wish porsche just sold the baffle instead of the whole pan. hmmm... do i see a business opportunity?

 

+1 with karlooz. The width is bigger. Get rid of that rubber!! Metal is much better for longevity.

C.

 

Jerry, keep in mind you have a MK II. Your car already has upgraded baffles from the 3.4 (according to Porsche). I'd bet there is a larger difference vs the 3.4.

 

Chad, did you install yours yet? If not, some side by side pics with the 3.4 liter baffles would be very interesting.

 

Ya I just posted up for you all to have some more info...you make the call

karlooz, I agree with the peice of mind, I dont see 25% increas...but I have to think Porsche did it for a reason, If I was to guess it would not be a volume increase but a better seal with the rubber, slow the movement down IMHO

Chad, your mod thread is awesome thanks for the info, although the rubber is not a immediate issue if one at all, and I am going to set a video cam up to see the pressure gage. if it drops I will do another mod to the pan. I have 50K on my last rubber and it looks new, feels new. I will pull the pan at the end of this year and see what it looks like

Thanks
Jerry
oh and hoosier on the way

 

do some testing before you put those metal baffles in your car.

 

Hi,
4-large - What oil are you using and how many "k"s on the engine?

Thanks in anticipation
Regards

 

Ray that is a Good point!!!

 

Update see later post.... Porsche isn't providing the x51 metal baffles on their own.

 

BAAAM

 

I was planning to make my own oil baffle from scratch but when I discovered that you can just buy it by itself... it really isn't worth the trouble.