Originally Posted by Streetwize
Im not sure the distance really matters as an accumulator is a charged headspace in the running oil circuit so it should be constantly "on duty" and it should dampen even minute fluctuations in oil pressure.


Never heard that comment before.
Do they even exist in a positive displacement pressurized system any way, do they matter if so, other that interruption in supply, which is the main task of the accumulator?
With EFI, your point would IMO have a lot of merit, where a smooth supply is a plus.

Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.