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Old 03-12-2007, 02:15 PM
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Has anybody ever installed a dry sump oil system on their Honda, or know somebody that has?

I've heard about Canton possibly having a system, or at least the parts that would work, but I would like to know if it's worth it.

The vehicle will be mostly race, but it might see some time on the streets.
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I've seen pics of at least 1. But it requires a custom oil pan, pump, tank, lines and filter.

If spending 3K on an oiling system interests you, go for it.
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correct me if im wrong, a dry sump oiling system's main advantage is to do away with the "bulky" oil pan in favor of a slimmer one so the engine can be mounted lower, therefore, lowering the overall center of gravity of the vehicle. correct?
so to take full advantage of a dry sump oiling system, you gotta spend thousands more to relocate your engine.

the c-west carbon s2k had it's engine mounted lowere in the engine bay didnt it? anyone know if that engine had a dry sump system as well?
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One advantage is lower engine mounting.

The biggest advantage is have oil pressure all the time, especially is long high G turns where oil is pushed away from the pickup.

There is also some power to be gained in reduced windage because the oil is positively evacualted from the crankase.
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the c-west car i think uses the tracy sports dry sump which on bulletproofs website runs for 10grand
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