FCguy
11-16-2005, 12:08 AM
Well I've been wondering about dry sump oil systems lately. What are the pro's and cons of one?
So far I've come up with this:
Pros: Better Oiling... from what I've been able to tell
Super small oil pan = better motor mounting (lower)
Being able to prime the oil system before startup (I think)
Modular (placement, upgrading, different setups)
Cons:
Not cheap
Setup/fabrication needed if not a kit for a particular car (pump, lines, filter, resevoir, ect.)
Pump braket (some Ive seen were belt drivin pumps ... so it needs a braket)
But from what I've seen Im suprised more people arn't doing it... Even on track cars, bad ass builds, and even other applications. Like cars in mags that have EVERYTHING done dont have a dry sump oiling system... Why not? even when R32 skylines blow the motor due to HIGH G force cornering starving the oil pump. They go with a high flow pump, longer pickup, different oil pan, and oil pan plates/baffels. Why not go the full monty and get a dry sump? O well enough ranting... any race car techs able to enlighten me?
So far I've come up with this:
Pros: Better Oiling... from what I've been able to tell
Super small oil pan = better motor mounting (lower)
Being able to prime the oil system before startup (I think)
Modular (placement, upgrading, different setups)
Cons:
Not cheap
Setup/fabrication needed if not a kit for a particular car (pump, lines, filter, resevoir, ect.)
Pump braket (some Ive seen were belt drivin pumps ... so it needs a braket)
But from what I've seen Im suprised more people arn't doing it... Even on track cars, bad ass builds, and even other applications. Like cars in mags that have EVERYTHING done dont have a dry sump oiling system... Why not? even when R32 skylines blow the motor due to HIGH G force cornering starving the oil pump. They go with a high flow pump, longer pickup, different oil pan, and oil pan plates/baffels. Why not go the full monty and get a dry sump? O well enough ranting... any race car techs able to enlighten me?