 Tuna can or Deep sump? |
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| ottox914 |
 Jan 27 2006, 08:51 AM
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The glory that once was.  Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest   |
I'm currently running a "tuna can" on the bottom of the engine for a little more oil and hopefully better oiling during auto cross. Anyone using one of these:
http://aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductde...ECO0048&cartid= Any thoughts on if this is a reasonable upgrade to make on a car that is auto crossed constantly? |
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| Jake Raby |
Jan 27 2006, 04:08 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I prefer the deep sump and don't like the Tuna Can at all. The deep sump attaches VERY firmly to the case with a steel bar ( I redesigned the mounting) and does not hang from the already weak oil pick up tube solely.
I live on a dirt road that climbs up a mountain, more or less... Even on this dirt road the deep sump has never caused me an issue, and the car is lowered... |
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ottox914 Tuna can or Deep sump? Jan 27 2006, 08:51 AM
Brett W One of the problems with the big deep sump, is the... Jan 27 2006, 09:16 AM Dan (Almaden Valley) If your car is lowered, then the deep sump hangs t... Jan 27 2006, 09:30 AM Brando Keep the tuna can. I use it and never have any pro... Jan 27 2006, 10:37 AM jhadler Tuna Can. If you're still having starvation pr... Jan 27 2006, 11:44 AM
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