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Ya know I wonder if AndyF ever tested this on the dyno? I know he has a dry sump system and makes some parts for them, just wonder if he ever did any testing with various wet sump systems vs dry sump. Might be interesting to see exactly what is there with a good dry sump vs a good wet sump engine with a good vacuum pump on it.



The dry sump setup can certainly make more power if the engine is designed for it. The guys at Reher-Morrison claim up to 50 hp on their bracket motors and I'm not going to argue with their numbers.

Even if the power was the same there are a ton of advantages to using a dry sump. I'd recommend one on any serious race car, even on a bracket car. Not having a sump full of oil is a good reason by itself not to mention the better quality oil that gets pumped thru the engine.

I have a 3 stage pump and a 5 stage pan at the moment. One of these days I'll go ahead and buy myself a 5 stage pump.

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