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]

I've used the melling in about 7 motors now

some folks will tell you the steel expansion rate of a melling is problematic with an aluminum case... possibly causing loss of pressure if the expansion creates internal leak-by

I personally have not had that problem
currenlty there is one in the yellow car I sold (rear trunk cooler car with no track use), and the black car I still own with a front cooler

I used them in all of my 4 race motors back in the day also.

I believe that Jake had said that the quality control of the melling had dropped significantly a couple of years ago when the company traded hands... I've only bought one since that time and its working well

so I haven't noticed any problems ?

brant