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The Toyota JZ platform is easily one of the most popular engine swaps for all types of racing. Its design, power potential, and strength have made it legendary, and now you can purchase race versions of them from Dart Machinery.

But when it comes to oil pan options, you’re limited to the factory cast upper, and either using a stamped lower with an aftermarket baffle, or some type of billet option.

In some cases, that’s not enough. Specifically for a chassis that needs a rear sump. The mid/rear sump pans from the MK4 Supra and SC300 chassis are an option, but because of how close the mid sump gets to a lot of crossmembers, it requires modification of your subframe. Not only that, they can hang a little lower, which can be a problem.

We’re very excited to bring our new 20948 full rear sump race pan to market.

This idea came from speaking with drivers who needed a rear sump pan that puts the sump as far back as possible so it fits better in the car. Think Nissan S-Chassis with a front steer

"First, let’s understand the limitations of a factory wet sump oil system in motorsports. In this design, a deep oil pan contains the vehicle’s surplus oil. A single oil pump and pickup is typically located at its deepest point to suction the oil. The system is cost-effective for high-volume production cars and daily driving. It also has its shortfalls when it comes to motorsports."

"Perhaps one of the simplest and most sensible mods anyone can make to any modern engine is the addition of a high-quality air-oil separator. Known as the common catch can to enthusiasts, an air-oil separator can increase both the performance and longevity of your powerplant by keeping vital components and sensors free of excess oil and carbon buildup. What’s better, most air-oil separators, like this sweet billet unit we scored from our friends at Moroso, are super low maintenance and extremely easy to bolt up."

The LSX Magazine crew took a ride down to Toland Motorsports, to document the installation of one of our billet Air Oil Separators, on a 2014 GMC Sierra.

"By now, you’ve likely heard about the EngineLabs Giveaway presented by Summit Racing, where we have assembled a killer 632 cubic-inch big-block Chevrolet engine on the PRI Show floor using some of the latest and greatest parts in the industry. This engine should easily eclipse the 1,000 horsepower mark on the dyno, and the best part about it, is that you can win this engine by simply heading to www.enginelabsgiveaway.com and entering for free."

In Episode 5 of the C10 Shootout presented by Summit Racing, Bigun and Big 3 wrap up the trucks just in time to test ahead of the competition. Chassis dyno numbers are revealed and (spoiler alert) it looks like both engines are making a bit more power than the engine dyno now that they are exhaling easier and can rev all the way out. One more episode to go as we head into our epic drag and drive competition. Stay tuned!

"When last we visited the build, Project T-Rex (a restomod 1974 TVR 2500M with a 5.0L Ford Coyote powerplant) received its important driveline components: A McLeod “Mag Force” dual-disc clutch assembly, a TREMEC TKX five-speed transmission, and an SFI 43.1-rated chrome moly driveshaft from Mark Williams Enterprises that was mated to the Art Morrison Enterprises Multi-Link IRS via a Sonnax yoke. The finishing touch  came in the form of a custom-built four-inch shift handle."