Ls7 dry sump on Ls3
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Yes the LS7 style crank is no different besides the longer snout to drive the extra long oil pump. Of course the stock one has a 58 tooth reluctor on it so you would have to get your crank for whatever computer you have.
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Not a true dry sump. More of a damp sump.
Guys with true HP LS7s not street vettes have put in the ARE pan and LPE tank. Or those building a 402 or 427 road race motors use the Daily dry sump, but that adds 6-7K to the build cost
Guys with true HP LS7s not street vettes have put in the ARE pan and LPE tank. Or those building a 402 or 427 road race motors use the Daily dry sump, but that adds 6-7K to the build cost
The LS7 crank is not set up to balance heavier rods and pistons. This may sound minor but trying to get enough weight into the crank has been dicey. The ti rods are light and the pistons have a odd pin size.
The second oil pump (return to tank ) on the crank is not comparable to a real dry sump setup. No substantial vacuum created.
In the end may not consider this worth the noted weak dry sump benefit.
You could alternatively and easily run an Accusump http://www.accusump.com/ with likely better oiling insurance.
The second oil pump (return to tank ) on the crank is not comparable to a real dry sump setup. No substantial vacuum created.
In the end may not consider this worth the noted weak dry sump benefit.
You could alternatively and easily run an Accusump http://www.accusump.com/ with likely better oiling insurance.
Last edited by See5; Sep 30, 2008 at 04:59 PM.
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I know this is an old thread, but this is pretty much what I'm doing with my 408 build. I have the crank, timing cover, oil pump, pickup, and oil pan. I'm still thinking about getting one of those ARE pans and have them send me a tank and lines at the same time.
Here's a thread that pretty much covers exactly what you need to use the LS7 dry sump setup:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-pump-ls1.html
Here's a thread that pretty much covers exactly what you need to use the LS7 dry sump setup:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-pump-ls1.html
