Field Report: Will This Save You From Engine Failure?
About this episode
Oil starvation is a major threat to engine performance, especially on the track. Ian from Canton Racing Products discusses the AccuSump, an affordable and effective solution for maintaining oil pressure during high-performance driving. With over 30 years of use, the AccuSump acts as an oil accumulator, providing a buffer against oil starvation. The episode covers its installation, operation, and advantages over dry sump systems, making it a practical choice for both street and racing applications. Listeners will gain insights into how to protect their engines and improve performance.
Accusumps. Whether you're a motorsport enthusiast, a professional racer, or simply keen on advanced car maintenance, this video covers many of the common questions on how an Accusump can enhance your engine's reliability and performance and bridge the gap between a wet sump and (let's be honest, expensive) dry sump upgrade.
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Iann Criscuolo from Canton Racing Products answers some of the common questions we all have when it comes to how an Accusump works by filling with oil and supplying it via manual or electronic control that can be based on RPMs, g-force and more, how easy Accusumps are to setup with their optimal -10 ('dash 10') hose sizing recommendations and how long you can expect oil to be supplied at 7-10 psi of pressure.
It's important to note that you can set your Accusump to fill much faster by using higher pressures, but that also means the oil will be supplied to your engine much faster, so racers need to find a balance that suits their application whether that is drift, drag, circuit, offroad racing or something else.
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