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Title: Dry sump vs Wet Sump
Post by: Lids on June 14, 2010, 13:03:09 pm
As my engine is just about to be built, I have the chance of going with a dry sump set up.

I currently have a berg pump, JC power flow cover, BERG sump.

(http://www.jayceevw.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/power_flow_system.39130125_std.JPG)

But...

I have the option of getting a very good dry sump pump and ditching all three of the above.

Is it worth it for a street/race car?

Don't need any concerns regarding exhaust clearance as there won't be any. :)


Title: Re: Dry sump vs Wet Sump
Post by: Lids on June 14, 2010, 21:41:54 pm
anybody have any clue?  I know i haven't and having got off the phone with Jick, he says i will probably do it anyway just cuz.  but i don't want to waste money, so come on guys, any input?


Title: Re: Dry sump vs Wet Sump
Post by: Frallan on June 15, 2010, 04:01:33 am
 For a street car that does not see high G´s I would say no.

For any race application I would start arguing for how important the oil isupply s in our ACVW´s.
I am sure that oil starvation in dragracing with deep sumps is happening often and is not fully understood.
I am not saying always but often.
The quality of the de-aerated oil is also making a difference.

Now the cost, weight, complication of all hoses, location of the tank etc holds many people back.

I hope I helped you and did not make the choice even more difficult?


Title: Re: Dry sump vs Wet Sump
Post by: Chris Andrews - The Mailman on June 15, 2010, 05:07:56 am
Lids,

Check out Accusump website: http://www.accusump.com/accusump_tech.html#whatis (http://www.accusump.com/accusump_tech.html#whatis)  & Moroso http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=13600 (http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=13600)

Chris Andrews - The Mailman


Title: Re: Dry sump vs Wet Sump
Post by: Zach Gomulka on June 15, 2010, 18:26:08 pm
The 911 has always had a dry sump ;)


Title: Re: Dry sump vs Wet Sump
Post by: Frallan on June 15, 2010, 19:22:10 pm
http://www.aviaid.com/

Very good website. Very good informtaion, downloads, diagrams and catalogue.
...and good products although not ACVW inclined.

FR