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Jul 21, 2009 | 09:39 AM

#141

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From: Dallas

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Originally Posted by BRAAPZ

I have an accusump from my 240-Z race car, but I'd rather not have to use it in this car.

If you end up doing track events on R compounds, think about an Accusump. We got by for 3 years with just an extra quart of oil before it finally caught up to us... if we had added the Accusump earlier we'd still be on that same junkyard 5.7L LS1. Although I don't mind the upgraded horsepower from the new motor. :] We're just not keen on losing this powerplant anytime soon.

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Originally Posted by BRAAPZ

Stabbed the LSx and T-56 in the engine bay yesterday... So far so good...

Sweet! Keep us posted...

Jul 21, 2009 | 10:00 AM

#142

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From: Sandy OR

Terry,
Thank you again for the tip. I will be looking for a suitable mounting location in the engine bay as I progress. My Accu-Sump appears to be approx the same size as yours, (just not anodized). Finding space for it in the engine bay may be a bit tough especially with keeping the OE amenities, A/C, P/S, ABS, etc.

I am keeping a couple build threads, one here on LS1 Tech and another on bimmerforums. Here’s both threads with pics of the LSx power train stab…

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...onversion.html

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1259268