X Flow - Dry sump or not ?

[stoppodriver]

I'm building a Classic Hot Rod and was going to fit a dry sump , but i've heard that some drivers are thinking of going back to a wet / baffled sump and the reason they gave was weight saving . How much weight difference do you think it would be ? I must point out that weight saving is a big issue for me , because I rather daftly opted for what is a heavy car - stupid , i know - but I wanted something different . Also , if a baffled sump is a realistic / reliable option - can someone advise me how to arrange the baffles / oil pick up . In case anyone was going to suggest a big wing sump from something else , the car is a Mk1 Capri , so i'm not sure which sumps fit regarding the position of the crossmember . Regards Al.

[GORDON STREETER]

Although it is possible to build a decent "trap door" sump especially if you are going round the same way. I would go for a dry sump every time.
The weight saving is negligible, blowing up an engine is pretty expensive !!!

[THR]

u can mount engine lower too

[stoppodriver]

I didn't think there could be much difference in weight , so i'll take your advice Gordon . THR , unfortunately the rules state that the engine must be in its original position . Looks like i'll have to find other areas to trim the fat off the Capri . Regards Al.

[GORDON STREETER]

Al. I ran the dry sump tank under the bonnet when I was using a non crossflow http://www.flickr.com/photos/16345037@N03/2469669739/
but as I am now running a crossflow engine I made up a secondary bulkhead on the passenger side and had a tank made to fit, with the filler cap under the bonnet . Although it looks the part to put it in the boot, it can sometimes cause a few feed problems and you have to use loads of pipe !

[stoppodriver]

Thanks Gordon , that's a nice set-up . The only good thing with the Capri is there's plenty of room in the engine bay , the crossflow looks lost in there . I have also got an Anglia , but i'm building the Capri first . Many thanks . Regards Al.

[Clive Brown]

Put the tank where the rear seats were , in a sealed compartment a la NASCAR ( except Carl Edward's Roush Ford .... snigger ! ) if so required by the regulations for your formula . Gets the weight to the rear ( great for traction in a front-engined RWD competition car ) , but keeps the pipe runs and hence weight to a minimum , makes the tank invulnerable to contact damage , and leaves the engine bay free of clutter . For clockwise oval racing , put it behind the driver for optimum weight distribution .