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Old 10-09-2007, 10:39 PM
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Under track conditions I have had no problems with pressure loss using a proper road race pan and a 3 quart Accusump. The dry sump would be appropriate for sustained high rpm / high speed cornering in race conditions. These canisters are very effective and many racers use them. Dave installed one on your car: www.accusump.com/

Make sure your oil pan has a gated (flapper) sump and a top just above the oil level. I think Dave has a Canton pan on your car. Armando at Armando's Oil pans does a good job and will build you what ever you need: www.geocities.com/motorcity/flats/1624/

Also check the clearance at the bottom of the pickup and the pan. It should be between 1/4" and 3/8".

Ride height can be checked at the front and rear lower main cross tubes. The bottom of the chassis is flat and true but I use these two cross tubes when checking. In addition to ride height, I would corner scale the car, with your weight in the driver's seat and 1/2 tank of gas, after you get the ride height where you want it and castor/camber/toe is set.

Keep us posted on your progress,

John
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