Dual or single oil filters ?

[FUNFER2]

I never intended to hook up the oil cooler lines. As you spoke of, terminate the lines and hide them. The Accusump will hook up to the sandwich, not the cooler.

I do have the electric Accusump Valve kit, that provides a convenient way of operating the Accusump. They are useful when the accumulator is mounted in a hard to access location. When wired directly into the ignition switch the Accusump can be operated automatically to provide pre-oiling.

People expect to see a oil cooler and the dual fan assembly, when looking into the fish mouth opening and they seem disappointed if these are not installed. lol

As far as I know, the dual oil filters are in-line with each other, doubling the filtering. In my case of not racing full time, I just don't feel the need, just change it often, especially when breaking the motor in. I will buy the "filter mag" and a cutter, to inspect it after the first dyno run, and thereafter for a while.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

People expect to see a oil cooler and the dual fan assembly, when looking into the fish mouth opening and they seem disappointed if these are not installed. lol

That is absolutely true. There's also a safety factor as well. Having both the pushers, and a puller fan, well let you limp home without overheating if and when one of them fails.

[FUNFER2]

Yes'em.

I also believe that if you're in traffic on a hot day, as far back as the radiator is from the nose of the cobra, the dual fans can help suck in cooler air, aiding the system. Does that seem logical to you ?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Yes'em.

I also believe that if you're in traffic on a hot day, as far back as the radiator is from the nose of the cobra, the dual fans can help suck in cooler air, aiding the system. Does that seem logical to you ?

Yes, but other than looking really cool, there is no benefit to them when the car is over about 15mph.

[FUNFER2]

Nope, them alone would suck for cooling, as they figured out way back then.
I assume, some auto makers around the globe had puller fans that could have been used. But then you get into the argument between the racing cobras and the street cars, and what needed and cheapest ect.......

[Ant]

The idea is to have good filtering and ample flow. General mass produced oil filters do an average job on most cars, in my case I have researched oil filters extensively and have found this filter to filter small enough particles 8 - 10 microns and give plenty of flow,

http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...ion&key=25-106

Most race filters like Wix 51515R or R series filters are around 60 micron filtering, this is because race orientated engines require flow more than filtering. I chose the Canton for it is expensive and had the flow and fine filtering attributes, according to their claims!

Another good filter is the Moroso race filters they go down to 28 microns and give plenty of flow for high performance engines, I wasnt concerned about going lower than 28 - 30 microns, all I wanted was better filtering than the purpose built race filters that other manufacturers supply. The Canton is a bit bling looking for this chap but really compact and as my car is dry sump I want plenty of flow!

[FUNFER2]

AJ-That's some good information. Do you have photo's to post ?

I have used the Moroso, K & N and Wix. Anderson like the Moroso.

It's ironic you mentioned the canton, as I'm getting that oil canister filter and the fuel canister. Both unscrew from the top, so it's a lot cleaner change.

I'm also getting the Accusump 3 qt, electric switch hooked into the ignition, so it's all automatic, and all the other accessories and billet mounts. Very cool system and a great amount of people at Canton.

I will mention, with my published 527 cid side oiler engine project, I'm getting all the system for a extremely great price, for advertising their products, as well as all the engine parts. The article is a comparison between the 60's side oiler and the new Genesis, as 40 + years, many things have changed to bring this engine up to date. Two of the magazines are Car Craft and kit Car Builder.
I'm very excited.

The entire build will be posted here and several other websites, with photo's and video.

I assume these are the ones you bought ?