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Originally Posted by serialk11r
And regarding dry sump, what do people do when they want to track a car with a wet sump?
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Most cars on most tracks are wet sumps. The pump sits in enough oil that you won't run out of oil unless you reach some number of Gs for some amount of time. The big question is how long is that amount of time (basically if no oil is making it into the pan how long before the pan empties).
On Most tracks you don't have turns with enough G's for long enough time for you to run out of oil in the pan. Just make sure you aren't at the minimum oil level and you will be fine.
If your concerned you can do any of the following
1. Get an oil pressure gauge, and keep an eye on it (warning light is a good idea).
2. Baffle the oil pan, with trap doors so oil doesn't leave the pan in high Gs(Toyota/Subaru will do this, but that doesn't mean it can't be done better)
3. Add an oil accumulator, so we have some more time before you stop getting oil sprayed.(less then $300)
4. Dry Sump (more like $3000)