So here is the million dollar question Doc,
I have a protege5 and got an AWR pan when I dropped a new motor in. I autocross (in a parking lots) and wonder if the process of run, sit, run, sit, run, and sit would be ok without experiencing the oil pressure drops? The reason I ask, as your conditions are very different. I just got the engine replaced, and afraid to autocross if I am going to blow another engine. I also do not have a load of cash to have the oil pump changed and a fitting welded to the MBSP. If it was not for this, I would jump on this like white on rice. I mean, it is just not possible to do this without taking the engine out or dropping the tranny? I have changed the timing belt and taking the oil pan off should not be an issue. It it is possible then there is just the MBSP getting a tap welded on it. Could take a picture of that part of the engine with an area circled to show us the novices the best location on the MBSP? Also is this something you could take to a shop and get welded without too much labor or does the engine have to be taken apart? Also, I may be confused, but is this sandwich plate go between the engine and the oil filter, or is this between the engine and oil pan?
Is there anyone that has a oil pressure gauge that could verfy the psi in a similar conditions as a autocross event?