Oil Level

Adger Smith · 09-03-2019, 01:08 AM

Try it on the dyno..
Cut up a pan and put a sight panel in it.
I tried it with a sight level tube on the outside of the pan on both sides, first..
Scared me how low you could go in a static position.
SS/Div6 that return to the sump by the bypass should cut down on the aeration of the oil coming out the bypass.
That is a huge benefit in lubrication. Air bubbles don't cool or lubricate.

HP HUNTER · 09-03-2019, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Try it on the dyno..
Cut up a pan and put a sight panel in it.
I tried it with a sight level tube on the outside of the pan on both sides, first..
Scared me how low you could go in a static position.
SS/Div6 that return to the sump by the bypass should cut down on the aeration of the oil coming out the bypass.
That is a huge benefit in lubrication. Air bubbles don't cool or lubricate.

I've done this. My question is does the engine make more power with less oil, or on the verge just enough oil, I I'am down 1 mph with no signs of windage problems with an extra 2 quarts in the system.

SSGN · 09-03-2019, 01:27 PM

I didn't think you could run a modified pan or accumulator in stock.. Correct me if I am wrong on this.
Thanks

gsa612 · 09-03-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGN

I didn't think you could run a modified pan or accumulator in stock.. Correct me if I am wrong on this.
Thanks

You can run an accumulator,and NHRA has a list of accepted pans you can use.. gsa612

Pedigo Perf · 09-04-2019, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HP HUNTER

I've done this. My question is does the engine make more power with less oil, or on the verge just enough oil, I I'am down 1 mph with no signs of windage problems with an extra 2 quarts in the system.

Is that the pan you run in Stock? Do you log oil temperature?

Mark Yacavone · 09-04-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

Is that the pan you run in Stock? Do you log oil temperature?

Pretty sure that's a Chevy pan, and we're talking about a Buick here. ;-)

gsa612 · 09-04-2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Pretty sure that's a Chevy pan, and we're talking about a Buick here. ;-)

That's a Chevy pan on a Chevy engine,with the filter in the back.Buick filter is in the front,and the pan mounting is completely different. gsa612

Mike Jones · 09-05-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

we're talking about a Buick here. ;-)

Mike A114

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Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Oil Level Try it on the dyno.. Cut up a pan and put a sight panel in it. I tried it with a sight level tube on the outside of the pan on both sides, first.. Scared me how low you could go in a static position. SS/Div6 that return to the sump by the bypass should cut down on the aeration of the oil coming out the bypass. That is a huge benefit in lubrication. Air bubbles don't cool or lubricate. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 09-03-2019 at 01:25 AM. Reason: add

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