I have a dry sump set up in my Berretta. The tank was custom built and sits
up under the dash with lines running through the firewall from there. It is
my understanding from Don Duerkson who originally built the car that since
sumping the engine he never had a problem with oiling. I have not had any
problem since buying and running it either. The engine is a small block
chev, 370 inches. From what I'm getting while experimenting with this is a
horsepower increase, not sure yet how much but it is an increase. I warm the
oil with the built in heater in the tank prior to fireing which helps quite
a bit with engine wear and tear. All in all, it's worth the effort in my
opinion,
Dave Haller #93
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Rothfuss <crothfuss@coastalnet.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2000 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: Dry sump questions
> Tom, List,
>
> I'm sure the folks at Muscle Motorsports <www.musclemotorsports.com>
(Used
> NASCAR type parts) could find something durable for a small block Chevy
> application. Why the dry sump route? I have a hard time finding space
for
> an oil cooler on my car, so I have to wonder if mounting the tanks isn't
> gonna be a problem. I see lots of Accusump systems out there, to make
sure
> things stay lubricated. I had called Muscle Motorsports to see if they
had
> any small Accusump systems. They said "Sure, we've got some little FIVE
> GALLON ones!" Any dry sump/Accusump users out there to discuss pros/cons
> and relative expense of these systems?
>
> Chuck "5 Gallon fuel cell, 5 Quart oil pan" Rothfuss
> Pole Cat Hollow, NC
>
>
> At 11:48 PM 3/3/2000 EST, Tom Stewart wrote:
> >Hi All,
> >I'm considering converting my small block Chevy Monza to a Dry sump
system.
> >Having no experience with this stuff I would like any advice I can get.
My
> >main questions are-- How big a tank should I use? , 3 stage or 4 stage?
And
> >what are the main mods to the block? Any parts sources would be great
too.
> >Thanks,
> >Tom Stewart B/pro Monza
> >San Luis Obispo CA
> >
> >
>
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