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skabonner
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 Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:45 pm Post subject: Oil Sump |
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Ok, this has probably done, but what are the benefits of an oil sump? I heard it can keep your oil pressure up during hard corners. Would it also keep temps down? Would I not be able to slam my bug anymore?
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Prevents oil starvation in the corners and hard acceleration.
It really doesn't keep the oil any cooler.
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skabonner
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Ok. How hard is it to install? I realize I would have to drain the motor, remove the current the sump, but what else?
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Glenn
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Bolt it to the bottom of the case and put on the pickup extension.
Maybe 2 hours if you're really slow and drink a few beers.
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skabonner
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Cool. Sounds easy. Any suggestions about the size? I've got a 1600dp, all stock. I assume I don't need a big one.
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Glenn
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I have a 2180 and a 1.5qt sump.
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skabonner
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Ok. Thanks for all the help.
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Any problems with reduced ground clearance for a car with factory stance?
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Any problems with reduced ground clearance for a car with factory stance?
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Anytime you hang something on the bottom of the engine, you decrease ground clearance. But I am running one on our buggy (which is dropped slightly) and on my project, which is also dropped. No problems on either, but I also use some common sense and dont run down cow paths with 6" deep ruts. A stock car would be better.
The sumps always bring out debates, but my feeling is that adding oil capacity is always a good thing - more oil means that it gets beat up less by the engine. And as Glenn pointed out, having that reservoir would reduce oil starvation when cornering.
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Glenn
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I've had one for 30 years and never had a clearance problems... the rear is lowered 1".
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| i guess it all depends on how the roads are in your area. i never had any issues with sumps myself. |
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