recent Sebring Abuse, Oil system help Options

[Jetsetsurfshop]

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Here's what I'm running
2258cc
10.5 to 1 compression
40 webers
494 web cam
type 1 oil pump
mocal oil cooler 25 row
mocal sandwich w/thermostat adapter
accusump 2 quart
Brad Penn Air-cooled oil 15-50 (5 1/2 quarts)

Let me explain my set-up
The oil cooler is a rear mount under the car on the passenger side rear. I made some duct work and its almost vertical to catch the most air as possible.
Track conditions
Sunny, low 80s, 30min sessions

question 1) With that cooler I didn't expect to run in the 230f oil temps. Is 230f acceptable?
question 2) I also have some oil on the top of the case /engine tin pooling. 1-2 side.
It only happens under WOT. Any ideas?
question 3) I never set-up an accusump and I don't like it so far.
It over fills the case at shut-off. Do I have to much air in it (9lbs)?
Other then my oil questions, I had a great time. Ran a 2:51. My new best time.
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[brant]

if you don't want to use it, just shut the valve and make sure the oil level in the motor is correct...


but these cars have a significant oiling problem in stock trim during cornering....

I installed a 2nd large oil pressure warning light on a 15lb pressure switch and could light it easily when I forgot to turn on the accusump.

you need some kind of additional oil modifications over stock for track work.

brant

[Seabird]

if you don't want to use it, just shut the valve and make sure the oil level in the motor is correct...


but these cars have a significant oiling problem in stock trim during cornering....

I installed a 2nd large oil pressure warning light on a 15lb pressure switch and could light it easily when I forgot to turn on the accusump.

you need some kind of additional oil modifications over stock for track work.

brant

A little bit of a highjack here, sorry. Brant when you say stock trim you mean without the tunacan/larger sump? Or am I to understand that a accusump is necessary equipment for track applications?

Miguel

[brant]

if you don't want to use it, just shut the valve and make sure the oil level in the motor is correct...


but these cars have a significant oiling problem in stock trim during cornering....

I installed a 2nd large oil pressure warning light on a 15lb pressure switch and could light it easily when I forgot to turn on the accusump.

you need some kind of additional oil modifications over stock for track work.

brant

A little bit of a highjack here, sorry. Brant when you say stock trim you mean without the tunacan/larger sump? Or am I to understand that a accusump is necessary equipment for track applications?

Miguel

Miguel,
I think I was a little vague because there are lots of opinions
I believe the tuna can with extended pick up will help A LOT, and may be good enough....

that being said, my own belief is that a small accusump is even a little better
we used to run both on our 4 cylinder race car

before I added the accusump, I used to run only a tuna can (along with the front cooler and large oil pump)

a high volume oil pump is probably a really good addition to help during any momentary dips in oil pressure

We didn't add the accusump due to any failures
but improved oiling during cornering should increase motor life
and during the 13 or so years we ran the 4 cylinder race car it evolved from DE to full Club Race.... we kept buying hotter and hotter more dedicated motors during that time and at some point it became a bit of insurance to improve oiling and help an expensive motor last longer.

brant