{"product_id":"improved-racing-vt-x-sump-baffle-egm-201","title":"Improved Racing - VT-X, SUMP BAFFLE, EGM-201","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GM LS family small blocks are prone to oil starvation at high Gs, especially at higher RPMs where oil aeration and windage is more prevalent. Proper oil pan baffling is critical for improving oil control and reducing oil starvation in these engines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved Racing's baffles provide very effective, track-proven protection against oil starvation for road racing, drifting, autocross, drag racing and even off-roading and rock crawling. The baffle uses trap doors to keep oil around the pickup tube and provides vastly improved oil control over the stock baffle. This baffle is sufficient to prevent oil pressure drops at up to 1.4 sustained lateral G's in most vehicles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe optional \u003cstrong\u003eOil pan gasket kit\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a new factory oil pan gasket and oil pickup tube O-ring. It is recommended that these components be replaced when installing a used oil pan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOld part number EGM-1004. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subHeading\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack-proven to prevent oil starvation at up to 1.4 sustained lateral G's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional trap door baffling completely encloses the oil pump pickup for maximum protection against oil starvation at high Gs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% bolt in, no welding necessary. This is a direct bolt-in replacement for the stock steel baffle in the stock oil pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaffle plate with drain-back slots help accelerate return of oil to the bottom of the sump while also preventing oil slosh and reducing oil consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces the risk of oil starvation when oil levels are low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with the factory cast aluminum oil pan, which is considered a structural member of the engine block and is less prone to failure or leaking than aftermarket sheet metal pans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-weight aluminum construction sheds 1.3lbs over the factory baffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid body aircraft rivets employed for securing trap doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.improvedracing.com\/warranty.php\"\u003eLifetime Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subHeading\"\u003eTest Data\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe graph below plots oil pressures with the factory baffling (in red) versus the Improved Racing EGM-204 baffle (in black).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.improvedracing.com\/images\/testdata\/Stock_vs_EGM-204.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.improvedracing.com\/images\/testdata\/Stock_vs_EGM-204.png\" width=\"700\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subHeading\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is designed for direct installation in the following vehicles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1999 to 2004 VT, VX, VU and some VY series 1 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e      ","brand":"Improved Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40395830132817,"sku":"IREGM-201","price":464.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2115\/6365\/products\/IREGM-201.jpg?v=1695338410","url":"https:\/\/longboostperformance.com\/products\/improved-racing-vt-x-sump-baffle-egm-201","provider":"LongBoost Performance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}