[DeTomaso] Accusump Feedback

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/16/06 2:06:54 PM, michaelsavga at gmail.com writes:

<< I am considering an Accusump installion over a larger oil pan and not 
cutting the frame, any pros, cons? It will be mounted in the front trunk and I'll 
probably route an oil cooler up front as well. >>

Not a good idea IMHO. 
FWIW, cutting the frame CROSSMEMBER is not to accomodate a big pan, but in 
order to remove ANY pan without having to pull the engine. Long oil lines reduce 
oil flow and are vulnerable to road debris damage, and a front mounted 
air-to-oil cooler won't work very well unless you cut the body for airflow into & 
out of the cooler. IMHO, the factory GT5 and GT5-S units are worthless, using 
too-small supply & return hoses for a too-small unducted air-to-oil cooler 
mounted behind the radiator where it only gets pre-heated air.
Finally, Accusumps simply pressurize the oil system if for any reason the 
pump runs dry momentarily- the 2 or 3 extra qts an Accusump contains will last 
about 10 seconds in a running engine- enough for a savvy driver to get out of 
the throttle and save the engine's bearings but not much more until it refills. 
Good idea for autocrossing and maybe as a pre-start oiler but not as a 
substitute for a real oil pan. My 2¢- J DeRyke