SRT-10 engine in BMW Z4 Coupe, but no space for oil filter

[ike]

Hello,
I have swapped the SRT-10 engine from a 2004 RAM into BMW Z4.

Now there is not enough space for the oil filter.
Height is maximum 2,5 but the lowest oil filter I found is at 3.

What will be the best solution for oil filter?

1. Smaller oil filter

2. Relocate kit for oil filter like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQ08QO/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2C_SC_dp_1

3. dry sump


Please send any information about dry sump and where to buy it.

Thank you for your help.

 

[Mamba52]

Love to see some pics!!!!!!

 

[MTGTS]

dry sump is gonna run you at least 5k so that's prob your last option

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Pictures of your build!!!!! Did the intake clear the hood or did you have to put a bulge on it?

 

[ssjcreeper]

Good Lord! What tranny are you mounting up to? I need to see this.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Good grief! Pics pics pics! and even more importantly, VIDEO!

 

[AZTVR]

It sure seems like the remote oil filter is the best (and a common) choice. I haven't seen a pump in that kind of set-up like what you linked before. That doesn't seem like a good idea. It seems like unneeded added complication. Lots of remote oil filter options in Jegs and Summit Racing catalogs.

Start a new thread with some build pictures !

 

[ACR VYPR]

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Big motor small car

 

[ike]

Thank you for your replies.

Did someone install a remote / relocate oil filter kit on the SRT-10?
Which one works good and reliable?

The car is not finished but here you can find several pictures of the build: http://www.bmw-syndikat.de/bmwsyndikatfotos/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=31693

 

[MTGTS]

I'm guessing you swapped the Viper truck oil pan for the Viper car oil pan correct?

 

[ike]

I'm guessing you swapped the Viper truck oil pan for the Viper car oil pan correct?

No, I have modified the truck oil pan.

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I did not know that the car oil pan is so different before.

Also it is difficult to get parts in Germany and I think there are several parts required to change to car oil pan.

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Relocate kit. Dry sump is very expensive and not needed unless lots of track time.

 

[Bobpantax]

Curb weight on the 2012 manual model is 3263. For years before, 3252. The Viper engine and changes to make it work with the car have got to weigh more than a Viper. So please explain this mod. Wouldn't it have made more performance and dollar sense to have just bought a Viper or, in the alternative, heavily modded the ZR4 engine?

 

[CPPRHD265]

Curb weight on the 2012 manual model is 3263. For years before, 3252. The Viper engine and changes to make it work with the car have got to weigh more than a Viper. So please explain this mod. Wouldn't it have made more performance and dollar sense to have just bought a Viper or, in the alternative, heavily modded the ZR4 engine?

Sometimes people just want to do things that are fun and challenging, not practical. I applaud his efforts & besides, without this kind of stuff, yourtube would be a boring place

 

[ike]

Curb weight on the 2012 manual model is 3263. For years before, 3252. The Viper engine and changes to make it work with the car have got to weigh more than a Viper. So please explain this mod. Wouldn't it have made more performance and dollar sense to have just bought a Viper or, in the alternative, heavily modded the ZR4 engine?

The comlete project makes no sense.
It is just for fun and to see what is possible.

Total weight will be less than 1300kg (2860 lbs) including safety cage, which will be installed this week.

 

[Camfab]

That is so cool, and I totally get it! I think it's an amazing undertaking and would love to see more pics as it progresses. For those that don't get it, it's what built this country, Ingenuity. In the car crazy world we call it "Hot Rodding".

 

[Bobpantax]

OK. Now I get it. Please report back when it is done and tested.

The comlete project makes no sense.
It is just for fun and to see what is possible.

Total weight will be less than 1300kg (2860 lbs) including safety cage, which will be installed this week.

 

[ike]

Does anybody know more about the relocate kits?

The relocate kit I have here has very small holes.
I am afraid, that the holes could be too small to let enough oil through.
Also the car will be used on track too.


Best regards
Ike

 

[sctdev]

It's been years since I used an oil filter relocate kit, but just see Summit or Jegs for a high performance one. The oil is pressurized through the filter so it may have smaller holes than you might expect. 1/2" NPT seems to be the most common size. This is one cool project!!!

 

[BlknBlu]

Whatever oil filter location kit you decide. make sure if flows properly since the #3 cylinder is suspect to oil starvation especially with any mods done to the engine. Good luck can not wait to see the finished product.

Bruce

 

[MTGTS]

Also the car will be used on track too.

I'd highly suggest the car oil pan. The truck one wasn't designed with high G forces in mind. You can even get a swing arm for the oil pan which will help with oil pickup and prevent oil starvation. Contact Scharf's @ 1-800-338-4002 ask for Ryan or Paul. They are a forum vendor and can ship internationally

 

[cowger]

Wow, fun project! Definitely subscribed to this one...

 

[ike]

Here some pictures of the safety cage build:

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[DrumrBoy]

Very sick. Are you gonna sit in the back seat? Otherwise, where would the pedals go? Awesome....more pix when you have time.

 

[ike]

The racing seats fit perfectly.

I can not upload more pictures.

For more pictures please check here: http://www.facebook.com/BmwZ4Viper

 

[ike]

Could someone please send me the oil pressure data at different rpm or a data logging of the oil pressure?

I need some informations to compare if everything is OK.

 

[ike]

Got new pictures of the finished safety cage.

Looks great.

facebook.com/BmwZ4Viper

 

[ike]

Hello,
which type of Oil should I use in the SRT-10 engine?

The original 0W40

or Castrol TWS 10W60 which we use in the BMW racing cars?

Here the latest pictures:

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and still a lot of space in front of the engine:

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[MTGTS]

Most guys tracking their cars run 15w-50 oil

 

[ike]

Most guys tracking their cars run 15w-50 oil

Thank you for your quick reply.

Any special brand for it?

Do you also know gear box oil?