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Odysseus
12-02-2009, 01:38 AM
So here is the style windage tray that was at one point in my Redtop SR20DET if I remember correctly

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/Zachho/Sileighty/windagetray.jpg

Now I need a new one for the motorbuild and a guy pulled this one out of his Redtop SR20DET. The shape looks the same but the venting or lack of is different.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/Zachho/Sileighty/sdvs.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c253/Zachho/Sileighty/dfas.jpg

Anyone have a reason why?
brian3676
12-02-2009, 10:06 AM
Never seen the lower one like that in a red top befor but i know there in black tops
brian3676
12-02-2009, 10:45 AM
wait why did u pull it out of ur engine in the first place?
Odysseus
12-02-2009, 11:59 AM
LOL...Long story..
Ceepo
12-02-2009, 01:13 PM
Well explain the story...
Odysseus
12-02-2009, 02:14 PM
Moral of the story is never take out any part to install another part. Dont listen to other peoples shit advice.

Windage tray problem solved. Thanks for the help errrone.
codyace
12-02-2009, 06:06 PM
I brought up this same question a few years ago on FA, and the general consensus was that the tray itself varries between all sr20 types. Blacktop s13, VVL and S15 have solid lower trays, while s14, redtop, and FWD motors all have the 'vented' pan.

I went with the vented pan, but I also installed a crank scraper at the same time.
D.Adams
12-02-2009, 06:16 PM
I brought up this same question a few years ago on FA, and the general consensus was that the tray itself varries between all sr20 types. Blacktop s13, VVL and S15 have solid lower trays, while s14, redtop, and FWD motors all have the 'vented' pan.

I went with the vented pan, but I also installed a crank scraper at the same time.


can you direct me to where you bought your crank scraper . im about to do a oil pan and was told to do a scraper. and i dont know what one to use
codyace
12-02-2009, 06:24 PM
can you direct me to where you bought your crank scraper . im about to do a oil pan and was told to do a scraper. and i dont know what one to use

Home (http://www.crank-scrapers.com)
Specifically: Datsun-Nissan (http://www.crank-scrapers.com/Datsun-Nissan.html)

You'll need to remove both pans, and the girdle however for the entire kit. I would strongly suggest pulling the motor to do this, however it is possible in car...not suggested tho!
D.Adams
12-03-2009, 03:55 PM
Home (http://www.crank-scrapers.com)
Specifically: Datsun-Nissan (http://www.crank-scrapers.com/Datsun-Nissan.html)

You'll need to remove both pans, and the girdle however for the entire kit. I would strongly suggest pulling the motor to do this, however it is possible in car...not suggested tho!


thanks im going to try this over the pit we have at our house. i dont really want pull the motor out. i might just buy the part and put it away and install when i do my motor rebuild in 2 months. thanks for the link
s14unimog
12-04-2009, 01:35 PM
GL... its a bit*h to get that upper pan back on a seal correctly when the motor is still in the car. Much easier that pulling a KA oil pan though.
codyace
12-04-2009, 02:05 PM
GL... its a bit*h to get that upper pan back on a seal correctly when the motor is still in the car. Much easier that pulling a KA oil pan though.

It's not fun. Just gotta take the crossmember out of the way. Possible tho :D