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Offline BALS aSALT

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dry sump tank
« on: October 31, 2010, 12:40:17 AM »
what are your thoughts on the dry sump tank inside the car next to or behind the driver in a sealed compartment? legal or unsafe or what?
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2010, 12:47:13 AM »
I think it just has to be secured well---lots of folks put them inside.
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2010, 01:14:52 AM »
Closer to the pump the better.  Tony
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2010, 07:34:18 AM »
If you're going to do it run a line from the vent to outside the driver's compartment. I really don't like the idea because it's a relatively heavy item that if it comes loose can be lethal as well as the fact that a hot oil bath doesn't do a lot for the complexion. :evil:

While I say that I have done it on short track oval cars where the crashes don't tend to be so violent and the tank is well protected being inside the car.

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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2010, 10:33:15 AM »
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2010, 11:08:05 AM »
all very good points. think i might see about making room in the engine compartment. if too tight then i'll think of another spot.
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2010, 11:27:59 AM »
Hot oil is extremely flammable. Best to keep it out of the drivers compartment if possible.
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2010, 02:18:42 PM »
Quote from: Gwillard on October 31, 2010, 11:27:59 AM
Hot oil is extremely flammable. Best to keep it out of the drivers compartment if possible.
i agree. i was thinking if i had to put it inside the car, it would be in passenger footwell in an enclosed compartment. like nascar does only they do it  behind driver seat.
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2010, 07:28:22 PM »
The better tank shape is a tall, narrow cylinder - tough to have enough volume, and still mount it there.
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2010, 07:36:47 PM »
Quote from: panic on October 31, 2010, 07:28:22 PM
The better tank shape is a tall, narrow cylinder - tough to have enough volume, and still mount it there.
can you please tell me why a tall tank is better? i was planning on at least a 4gal. but prefer a 5 gal., that WOULD be very difficult in pass. footwell.
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2010, 07:44:43 PM »
After years of messing with a tank I built for our modified roadster that was theoretically correct, I broke down and bought a 4 1/2 gallon Peterson tank on eBay for a song. The difference a professionally designed and built tank made was night and day as far as de aerating the oil. Tall, multiple baffles, swirl inlets and a stand pipe up the middle make it work. Be sure to follow the makers advice about vent tube diameter and routing.
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2010, 09:54:35 PM »
Jim,

That sounds like a Patterson tank, I am not familiar with Peterson tanks. Are they another manufacturer?

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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2010, 10:01:58 PM »
« Last Edit: October 31, 2010, 10:03:33 PM by jdincau »
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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2010, 10:45:06 PM »
Thnx,

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Re: dry sump tank
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2010, 11:00:47 PM »
Quote from: jdincau on October 31, 2010, 07:44:43 PM
After years of messing with a tank I built for our modified roadster that was theoretically correct, I broke down and bought a 4 1/2 gallon Peterson tank on eBay for a song. The difference a professionally designed and built tank made was night and day as far as de aerating the oil. Tall, multiple baffles, swirl inlets and a stand pipe up the middle make it work. Be sure to follow the makers advice about vent tube diameter and routing.
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