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Old 05-19-2012, 03:42 PM
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Default Dry sump tank size? any dry sump gurus?

I've never ran dry sump before and am trying to educate myself as much as possible before I start spending $$ on parts or just taking any vendors word as the gospel.

I've been doing some reading and too much thinking about my dry sump set up, where to mount the tank, what size lines, and what size tank.

Does anyone have any insight on sizing of the tank other than space considerations? Why choose a 5.5 gal tank over a 4.5 gal tank? It seems if you have the space a larger tank would be better to help evacuate the air in the oil and keep the temps cool.

Is there any reason not to run a 4.5 gal tank with a lower oil level to reduce oil puke vs say a 3 gal tank with the oil level closer to max?

The majority of the tank capacity at most times could be escaping air so it seems more tank capacity would be a good thing. As long as the oil level is above the baffle and the pickup completely immersed in oil your good right?
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