{"id":9838,"date":"2014-12-09T14:26:26","date_gmt":"2014-12-09T22:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=9838"},"modified":"2016-11-30T15:14:58","modified_gmt":"2016-11-30T23:14:58","slug":"lubrication-dry-sump-oiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/lubrication-dry-sump-oiling\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubrication: Dry Sump Oiling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moroso Stage Five Dry Sump Pump<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Choosing the right dry sump oil pump can be a difficult process. Here I break down the steps and factors to help make it a little easier.<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019ve got a few more pennies rubbing together in your pockets, or you\u2019re building a real strip burner producing several hundred horsepower and foot-pounds, you\u2019ve decided that the best oiling\/lubrication system for your strip burner\u2019s engine is a dry sump system.<\/p>\n

There are a number of companies supplying whole kits as well as bits and pieces. So how do you decide which to get? In my opinion, the major deciding factor, once you\u2019ve come to the dry sump conclusion, \u00a0is cost. None of it comes cheap, which means you want to be sure you’re getting the right pump for your vehicle. I\u2019m going to lay out the different types of systems out there, as well as some of the more popular manufacturers to help you make a more informed decision.<\/p>\n

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When to Go with a Dry Sump System<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ARE Two Stage Dry Sump Oil Pump with pulley and belt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019ve gone over this before, but there are a few reasons for going with a dry sump system for lubricating your engine. The first one is how much power you expect to be making and what kind of launches you expect to get. If you don\u2019t expect much oil splash, you can technically stick with a wet sump system and put your money into making more power and hooking that power up.<\/p>\n

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An ARE 3 Stage Dry Sump Pump with belt and pulley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, if you\u2019re expecting to get funny car or dragster-type launches, especially with wheelstands, you\u2019ll probably need a dry sump system. If you\u2019re building a high-RPM engine, the problem is compounded. All that oil slopping to the back of the engine can seriously damage, if not outright kill that multi-thousand dollar investment known as a drag racing engine.<\/p>\n

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An ARE 3 Stage Dry Sump Pump mounted to an engine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The original design of dry sump systems was driven by a need for more reliable lubrication systems in high power race cars. Over the years these systems have evolved to the point where they also help engines deliver more horsepower and allow them to be mounted lower, increasing high speed stability by lowering the center of gravity.<\/p>\n

What Constitutes a Dry Sump Lubrication System?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Top Left: An ARE Low Capacity Oil Pan showing the scavenge stage tubing.
Top Right: Front shot of a SB Chevy engine with an ARE Stage 3 left-side mount dry sump pump installed, as well as the scavenge tubing.
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As I\u2019ve mentioned before, a wet sump lubrication system scavenges the oil from the oil pan, the sump, keeping the pan as dry as possible. This type of system is made up of the following parts:<\/span><\/p>\n