I'd also say keep it! They are far better systems, and if you already have the expensive components (and they are expensive), you are way ahead of the game. They do have some additional things to tend to, such as making sure the engine is primed prior to starting, but once you get it all sorted, you will have a constant flow of clean oil at all times, period. Can't say the same for many/most wet sump systems.
My buddy has the same engine in his 67 race Camaro, it is a terrific piece, and you can rev the snot out of them to put it mildly. Great purchase!
When I ran late models I used both wet and dry sumps, the dry sumps were a ton better at both power production and motor longevity (also better at disposing of spare $). You can run better oil cooling and filtering. Just watch the lines and make damn sure you got it all functional and tight before you run it, when something goes wrong it goes REALLY wrong. I like the idea of tying the oil and fuel pumps on a common drive we always ran mechanical pumps, definitely run a light and/or shutoff relay. Even at 9:1 that busch motor is gonna be pretty impressive and bulletproof. Great systems overall plus you get the cool factor! I say definitely keep it!
thanks guys....that has pretty much been the answer I am gettingfrom everyone. There is a local SCCA racer down the street from the shop he came by tonight and eligthened me on several aspects of it. I think it is going to be pretty cool. I am planning on mounting the tank on the p/s firewall in some form or fashion....I will have to start hunting dry sump tanks here before long the tank that came with it is HUGE.....and will definatly not fit.
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