Accusump + Oil Cooler...Who's done it & How?
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It doesn't "enter the pan", the pic is of a full flow system and NOT the stock bypass system.
Mine runs exactly as pictured minus the manual valve.
Mine runs exactly as pictured minus the manual valve.
There's no point to your "mod"...the stock turbo feed port is in the channel that feeds the bearing and squirters. It is post filter (and cooler) as well, when the stock cooler system is switched to a full flow remote set up. Don't fix something that's not broke.
You can also use an electric vs a manual valve on the Accusump that actuates (via a relay) when the ignition is on. This will allow you to use it as a pre-oiler...turn ignition on, wait 5-10 sec (oil is pushed into the engine), and start. No more "dry start" 
This is the main reason I'm getting it, thanks everyone for the explanations! Supramania FTW! :naughty:jdub;1132404 said:You can also use an electric vs a manual valve on the Accusump that actuates (via a relay) when the ignition is on. This will allow you to use it as a pre-oiler...turn ignition on, wait 5-10 sec (oil is pushed into the engine), and start. No more "dry start"
I don't bother with the preoil thing as I have faith in the Oil film remaining in place long enough to make the 2>3 rotations it takes for the Oil pump to catch up (non drainback valves in filters are amazing things).
I think the whole "dry start" thing is another throwback to the old days.
I think the whole "dry start" thing is another throwback to the old days.
IJ.;1132506 said:
Just a figure of speech, hence the quotes around "dry start" in my post above.
Modern oils and a good filter (#1 reason I like Wix...the anti-drainback valve is excellent) will provide enough lube to keep engine bearings on track. But, an electric valve is easy to install and will not affect the way an Accusump performs while the motor is running. It's just a bit extra...oil pressure before the motor even turns can't be a bad thing. The only downside is if it fails, you want the type that fails in the open position.
Wasn't a poke at you John, more at Castrol (not sure if you got the ad there) they way overhyped the dry start wear thing here.
German Castrol is one of the best formulated oils out there. JJ is probably one of the 1st guys on SM to use it...got me looking at it a few years ago. After wading through all the BS you see about oil, I completely understood why he's used it all these years. It's excellent.