Engine oil circuit upgrade
Engine oil circuit upgrade
Kit to reduce the flow resistance in the oil circuit and therefore less pressure loss and less foam formation. The long oil lines, the constrictions in the lines due to the cross-sectional changes, or even the surface quality of the lines lead to an increase in flow resistance and thus a reduction in oil pressure. The Exige V6 models with oil cooler at the front (everything up to Exige 410-430) even have a good cooling performance thanks to the oil cooler at the front, but the long line routing also has an influence on the of oil pressure. In these models, the original oil filter housing from Toyota was used, which is no use when installed in the Lotus, but has a significant influence on the flow behavior due to the unsightly tapering of the cross sections. The kit completely replaces this housing and thus reduces resistance. The original thermostat is also no longer necessary because it creates a bypass and in our climatic zones this is only useful in winter time. A positive side effect is less weight in the car. The oil pressure increases by approx. 0.5 bar.
Primarily suitable for Exige V6 in track use. Conversion not suitable for all-season vehicles due to the removal of the thermostat!