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Old 01-17-2014, 01:08 PM
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What's the proven facts with LS-motors on car running slicks, in terms of long turns and risk of oil starvation?

Is a dry sump, needed?
Is a baffled oil pan proven to be enough?
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I've never had the problem myself, bu I understand an Accusump system might be an option.
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My owner's manual for my Z06 recommends putting an extra quart in addition to the recommended level. I believe it calls for 5.5 quarts, so adding the additional would be 6.5. I've always done it before an event.
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In what car? I am on slicks with the Improved Racing oil pan baffle with the oil level stock doing track days. No issues yet.
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i just use the truck oil filter which it much bigger and i havent had a problem.
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oil baffles solve it just fine
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MrWhite: what kind of car/oil pan are you running?
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Is the improved racing baffle nessecary if only doing autocross? I was planning on doing some track days but it's probably not gonna happen now.
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not for autox. i wouldnt even bother with adding an extra quart. you dont have the long, high G turns in autox that you do on a track.

i never did anything extra to my TA regarding oil when i autoxed
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I like the truck oil filter idea ...probably easier to install to.

i add extra oil for my track days, not a full quart but close...
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