Killer B Motorsport has many years of being at the forefront of Subaru oiling system performance. Improvements have been made to the oil pickup design to improve the oil flow characteristics and address the screen design to eliminate the process that causes screen failure with the OEM units.
The OEM pickup screen is crimped in a retainer and that assembly is spot welded into the pickup ‘can’. There are a couple of flaws with this process. One is that the screen is creased where the retaining ring is crimped over it. The other is the spot weld process brittles the screen.
Being known for making the best Subaru performance oiling products money can buy, addressing this was right up Killer B’s alley. Of course, their own spin of improvements besides the obvious had to be made to ensure the same “set it and forget it” reliability that comes with their products. A means for improving performance was taken advantage of during the design process as well.
The obvious big change is the tube has no bend. No b
end means no restriction. The inner diameter of the tube has been increased, and so has the thickness. The angle of the tube points it directly at the inlet into the block. Like their EJ engine Ultimate Oil Pickup this, too, uses a screen to match the OEM spec opening size of the mesh, but with a higher strength screen material. The screen area has been increased over 31%,
which reduces the restriction and stress on the screen. This screen is lightly pressed and welded into place assuring the wire does not gets stresses or heat damages. TIG welding throughout assures proper weld penetration a
nd quality. The material is 4130-alloy steel to further provide an increase in strength over the brazed stamped steel OEM version. The units have been pressure tested to 150psi over the face of the screen without issue.
Features
Tube features larger inner diameter and thicker wall for increased flow capacity and strength.
No bends provide maximum flow potential (OEM unit uses a restrictive punch bend).
Screen flow area increased by over 31% to improve flow, reduce restriction.
Made from 4130 high strength alloy steel for never-fail reliability
Hand TIG welded
Made in the USA
Application: 2015+ Subaru Impreza WRX
Part Number: 10015OP
Phone: 604-530-9160
Toll Free: 1-855-315-3253
Fax: 604-530-9168
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