quote:Getting an oil cooler makes a lot of sense for sustained high RPM runs. I don't think people realize if they do their first Silver State it will most likely be their last as the black sludge will emerge from the engine (cooked oil).
I have been hesitant to do a SS due to the oil heat issue. However, I have been advised by those who have done them that if your choosen speed is no more than the 110mph - 120 mph range, a good stock engine should not need a cooler. The coolers of choice seem to be the water to oil units, but these of course require an upgraded water cooling system to handle the heat added from the oil cooler. And the high end (125mph and up) SS speed groups seem to not be successful using the street capable 2-pass Fluidyne units, but are finding a mondo NASCAR style unit fills the bill. Sort of the old ankle bone-to the-shin bone-to the- knee bone thing ;-)
Heavy cornering WILL starve the oil pump in a stock pan, even with the added quart (Ford advised doing this on the 351 BOSS Mustangs just for this reason). The Accusump would certainly initially provide a reserve oil source upon corner starvation but may not refill quickly enough to continue to perform adequately on a curvy, challenging track. Considering the plumbing and solenoid wiring needed to set up an Accusump (I have a two quart sitting on a garage shelf as a 'to do' project), you would probably find it easier to bolt on a baffled and trap doored Aviad, or one from Armando, 10 quart pan. This adds enough extra volume, and holds the oil nearer to the pickup, to prevent the drain back starvation issue. And the added volume will help a bit to keep oil temps lower, too.
Just my 2ยข
Larry