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by Gareth
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Holden ALDL ECUs
Topic: Vt v8 enhanced logging issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1963

Re: Vt v8 enhanced logging issue

Is the engine fitted with resister spark plugs?
by Gareth
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

So now to sort out what needs bypassing/deleting from the old oil system. My thoughts are that the oil filter housing will go in the bin, I'll tap a fitting into the timing cover that will accept the oil supply line. The oil pump drive will stay to space the crank but the oil pump rotor will go in t...
by Gareth
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

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by Gareth
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

This is the tank I've ordered that will fit nicely in the rear of the car - https://petersonfluidsys.com/drysumpoil ... allon.html
by Gareth
Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

Here’s yet another consideration

https://youtu.be/E1T4XFPgBeo?si=3oiQIoDABnKpqH1Q

Great channel. Lake Speed jr is literally writing the book on oils
by Gareth
Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

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Do you not use the rear sump to transmission brace?
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Yeah, I do but that one is going to get moved.
by Gareth
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

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I think I’ll add a trough here
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And I’ll add suction outlets here and here
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Any thoughts?
by Gareth
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

found a very informative website on dry sump design considerations - https://www.drysump.com/index.php/faq-s
by Gareth
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

I'm really keen to know what your results are.

The way I understand oil temp design is that engineers aim for 110 degrees cel. to burn off all moisture as engine oil is hygroscopic, moisture in oil becomes acidic.

This is an even bigger issue with alcohol/ethanol fuels like I run.
by Gareth
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Ecotec V6 Dry sump
Replies: 81
Views: 11760

Re: Ecotec V6 Dry sump

The majority of my racing is endurance racing, 100 laps is one of the big events, in last years 3 hour enduro I managed 235 laps...