LS1 Camaro / Firebird (F-Body) Racing Oil Pan Baffle (EGM-200)
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Frequently Asked Questions
SKU: EGM-200
The 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.
Improved 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 directional trap doors to keep oil around the pump pickup and provides vastly improved drainback and 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.
We recommend replacing the oil pan gasket with a new single-piece oil pan gasket (part number HGA-1001) and a OEM oil pickup tube O-ring when installing the baffle in a used pan.
Features and Benefits
- Track-proven to prevent oil starvation at up to 1.4 sustained lateral G's
- Directional trap door baffling completely encloses the oil pump pickup for maximum protection against oil starvation at high Gs
- 100% bolt in, no welding necessary. This is a direct bolt-in replacement for the stock steel baffle in the stock oil pan
- Baffle plate with drain-back guides and drain-back slots help accelerate return of oil to the bottom of the sump while also preventing oil slosh and reducing oil consumption
- Reduces the risk of oil starvation when oil levels are low
- Works 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
- Light-weight aluminum construction sheds 1.3lbs over the factory baffle
- Solid body aircraft rivets employed for securing trap doors
- Lifetime Warranty
- Made in the USA
Test Data
The graph below plots oil pressures with the factory baffling (in red) versus the Improved Racing EGM-204 baffle (in black). A complete chart with oil pressure, RPM and lateral G-force plots can be seen in PDF format by clicking here. A second chart that adds several additional logged parameters can be seen by clicking here.
Applications
This product is designed for direct installation in the following vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula and Trans Am
- 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and SS
- Other vehicles equipped with GM oil pan part number 12628771
Part numbers for the corresponding oil pan and other required components for swaps are available on our LS Oil Pan Dimensions page.
- Uses directional trap doors to keep oil around the pump pickup and provides vastly improved drainback and oil control
- Track-proven to prevent oil starvation at up to 1.4 sustained lateral G's
- 100% bolt in, no welding necessary
- Light-weight aluminum construction
Drop Ship Item | No
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Special Order Item | No
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Primary Material | 5052-H32 aluminum
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Finish | Plain
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Color | Natural
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Fits Oil Pan | Chevrolet Camaro SS / Z28 (4th Gen F-Body)
1998-2002 Pontiac Trans-Am / WS6 (4th Gen F-Body) 1998-2002 |
Manufacturer | Improved Racing
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Our History
For 23 years Speedzone Performance LLC has been providing aftermarket car parts to Central Floridians and 1000's of customers online. What makes us different than all the other places online? We have 3 actual brick and mortar locations where were serve customers daily and find new ways to provide support and assistance to the automotive community at large. From our in house SPDZ1 Brand, to our constantly growing in stock inventory, we strive to make our customer service and ease of purchase stand out from the rest! We are also one of the largest automotive part financing providers anywhere in the United States, and continue to provide more options for our customers every year. We love what we do, and it shows in every product we sell and every new customer who becomes a part of our Speedzone Family.