Is a crank-scraper illegal in SpecE30?
crank scrapers?
155MPH
#2
To quote Carter’s sig:
"Remember…if the Rules don’t say you can do it, don’t do it."
mrussell
#3
155MPH wrote:
[quote]To quote Carter’s sig:
"Remember…if the Rules don’t say you can do it, don’t do it."[/quote]
That is so arrogant but whatever. I checked the rules, couldn’t find it, but the rules are long and we have a forum to discuss the rules, so I asked. Perhaps I’m just having a Tuesday but geez people what’s the harm in asking for a simple clarification??? It’s not like I’m trying to sell anyone a crank scraper for pete’s sake. 
Post edited by: mrussell, at: 2005/11/08 09:03
mrussell
#5
From what I gather, they’re a cheap "baffle" (for lack of a better word) that helps keep oil in the pan, off the crank (and therefore, near the sump) to help avoid oil starvation.
victorhall
#6
By keeping oil from splashing onto the crank, the baffle should reduce drag, and give a small HP gain.
I think that there is a performance advantage to them, which is another reason that they’re not allowed in the rules.
Hope that helps!
-Vic
155MPH
#7
Wow.
Sorry, I wasn’t trying to be a dick.
Putting that aside, I still don’t believe they are legal.
leggwork
#8
there is a reference to scrapers in the oil pan section of the rules - I take that to refer to crank scrapers.
9.3.1.6.5. Oil pans, pan baffles, scrapers, windage trays, and oil pickups are unrestricted.
you can use the search function in a pdf document to find stuff.
cheers,
bruce
sdais
#10
leggwork wrote:
[quote]there is a reference to scrapers in the oil pan section of the rules - I take that to refer to crank scrapers.
9.3.1.6.5. Oil pans, pan baffles, scrapers, windage trays, and oil pickups are unrestricted.
you can use the search function in a pdf document to find stuff.
cheers,
bruce[/quote]
Unless I’m misreading this, that these items are "unrestricted" in the rules would mean that they would in fact be legal, no? BTW - this seems like something the miata guys would have a woody for: "that thing can get me 0.2 HP!".
Confused (as usual!),
Steve
Carter
#12
It is specifically allowed in the Rules so yes, it’s legal.
I think their was some confusion because it’s never been brought-up and no one has seen a need for it.
Like with a few other items, we wanted to include these in-case the cars had a problem with oil starvation, which they haven’t.
Carter