Drysump Oiling Vs Wetsump + Accusump
Drysump Oiling Vs Wetsump + Accusump Im trying to see the pros and cons of each:
Drysump
wetsump/accusump
wetsump/ 2 accusumps
can an accusump really replace a drysump when the only real concern is oil starvation? Already have a vacuum pump for the rings
as far as i can tell this are the pros and cons of each please feel free to add.
Drysump:
Pros:
little to no parasitic loss from crank moving through oil
adjustable oil pressure
more availalbe oi
if sized correctly can pull vacuum to seal rings
added ground clerance
Cons:
takes up a lot of room for pump and tanks
COST
Not Legal in all Classes
Accusump:
Pros:
Added 3 extra quarts oil protection ( 6 quarts if 2 are used)
compact in size
1/10 the price of Drysump system
Only need to plum 1 feed line
ability to pre oil the system
No class restrictions
Cons:
No vacuum for crank case if used alone
Crank still has to move through oil
Drysump
wetsump/accusump
wetsump/ 2 accusumps
can an accusump really replace a drysump when the only real concern is oil starvation? Already have a vacuum pump for the rings
as far as i can tell this are the pros and cons of each please feel free to add.
Drysump:
Pros:
little to no parasitic loss from crank moving through oil
adjustable oil pressure
more availalbe oi
if sized correctly can pull vacuum to seal rings
added ground clerance
Cons:
takes up a lot of room for pump and tanks
COST
Not Legal in all Classes
Accusump:
Pros:
Added 3 extra quarts oil protection ( 6 quarts if 2 are used)
compact in size
1/10 the price of Drysump system
Only need to plum 1 feed line
ability to pre oil the system
No class restrictions
Cons:
No vacuum for crank case if used alone
Crank still has to move through oil
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Big pro, when the rods go boom, the oil is in the tank, not in the pan with a big hole in it. Priming takes 1 minute to pull belt off. You can see the condition of oil easier. Holds more oil, lasts longer, less maintenance.
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Big pro, when the rods go boom, the oil is in the tank, not in the pan with a big hole in it. Priming takes 1 minute to pull belt off. You can see the condition of oil easier. Holds more oil, lasts longer, less maintenance.
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