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Old 05-05-2004, 03:15 PM
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HIQ,

The "oil starvation" issue is an important benefit of dry sump oiling. Another is the fact that with the flat dry sump oil pan, the engine can be dropped lower in the chassis to lower the car's center of gravity. With a small diameter flywheel and clutch, the engine can drop several inches. On a race track this can make a significant difference.

Side note: all Porsche 911's have dry sumps.

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