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Re: [Fwd: Re: Oiling Systems]

To: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Oiling Systems]
From: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 17:08:05 -0400
Thomas E. Bryant wrote:
> 
> Ed,
> I now run a dry sump system. My primary reason was ground clearance. We
> had problem with oil pressure lowering in the last couple of miles, but
> not to the point of damage, when we ran a six quart pan. We went to a
> 8-quart Moroso and corrected the problem. 
I also have a clearance problem: The 6-qt pan is all that can be stuffed
into the stock Vette chassis. Even then due to the kick-outs it takes 3
guys to put the engine in 'cause it has to go in sideways until the pan
clears the motor mounts (This will be corrected soon as a motor plate
will replace the stock mounts) A deeper pan would hit, leaving another
long black line........ 

Of course, we have always
> restricted the oil to the upper end. With stock oiling it gets a flood,
> personally I don't think reduced oil is a problem unless you are running
> a killer cam lift. Our cam is in the .620 range.

All of the cams I have run have been much stouter. 
>
 I would certainly recommend a dry sump if you can swing it. Especially,
> since a good oil pan is probably in the $500 range these days.

Yep. 

> Tom

BTW Tom, spent a lot of time cruising your web site one night: Most
professional and entertaining. A great concept to combine business and
outside interests, as ultimately, success in one generally reflects
success on the other.
ED

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