recent Sebring Abuse, Oil system help Options

[Jetsetsurfshop]

Hey Everyone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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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[ThePaintedMan]

Gotcha, thanks guys. Still trying to figure out if we need one. The last time I was at Sebring, oil temps peaked at 210, which is perfect. But then again, the motor wouldn't turn past 4,000 rpms, so I'm not sure that was a good gauge on whether we needed a cooler or not.

Hoping to do another DE in the Spring to find out for sure. I know about the modification to the drive tab needed to run a cast iron Type I pump in a Type IV. But anyone have any recommendations on a good pump and recommended size? This motor is somewhat stockish, from what I can tell. Joe O'Brien seems to think it's got a hotter cam in it, but until I have the chance to measure it I don't know what the duration is. Just need a pump that will be sufficient to do it's job, but not draw too much attention from the Chumpcar officials.

This is the only one I know anything about: http://vwparts.aircooled.net/MELLING-30mm-...ling-type-1.htm

Sorry for the hijack Shane!

[Jetsetsurfshop]

Gotcha, thanks guys. Still trying to figure out if we need one. The last time I was at Sebring, oil temps peaked at 210, which is perfect. But then again, the motor wouldn't turn past 4,000 rpms, so I'm not sure that was a good gauge on whether we needed a cooler or not.

Hoping to do another DE in the Spring to find out for sure. I know about the modification to the drive tab needed to run a cast iron Type I pump in a Type IV. But anyone have any recommendations on a good pump and recommended size? This motor is somewhat stockish, from what I can tell. Joe O'Brien seems to think it's got a hotter cam in it, but until I have the chance to measure it I don't know what the duration is. Just need a pump that will be sufficient to do it's job, but not draw too much attention from the Chumpcar officials.

This is the only one I know anything about: http://vwparts.aircooled.net/MELLING-30mm-...ling-type-1.htm

Sorry for the hijack Shane!

I don't mind a good hijack. Its all good info for me too.
I don't see how a 914 can compete with the other chumpcars. Without traffic I could do from 2:51-2:53. Guys were running 2:40s!!
Have you contacted the chumpcar guys? I'm going to make a questions list and ring them up. I think my 5-lug conversion may be a problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)