wet sump/dry sump

Old 04-13-2009, 05:43 PM
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Default wet sump/dry sump

can anyone tell me the advantages/disadvantages of wet sump /dry sump for drag racing
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Old 04-13-2009, 06:14 PM
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all the local ford guys run them or the engine won't live. on a 6 or 7 second dragster the g's will pull the oil out of that mile long pic-up tube and starve the oil pump.also makes more power. the only problem is the cost,but cheaper than rods bouncing on the track.
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Old 04-13-2009, 06:20 PM
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wet sump- cheaper , no extra room required..

dry sump- superior oiling to vital parts, ads noticable HP gains beacuse no oil stored in pan.


i know where you can get a complete dry sump set up..fittings and all...ready to go for $1500.00.....cost over 4k new

let me know
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Old 04-15-2009, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by grslms51
all the local ford guys run them or the engine won't live. on a 6 or 7 second dragster the g's will pull the oil out of that mile long pic-up tube and starve the oil pump.also makes more power. the only problem is the cost,but cheaper than rods bouncing on the track.
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Additional note: Due to tire and suspension improvements, all road race cars have to run dry sump. G forces are making the oil climb the wall !!
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