Dry Sumping a Race/Rally Motor - Why?

[85AW20v]

Can anyone tell me the benefits of doing this? I'm not planning to, it's way beyond my budget!!

Is it just for reliability, reducing oil surge, having more oil available to reduce the chances of overheating your oil etc or is it to reduce drag/windage etc and increase available power?

[slonlo]

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question331.htm

[Stealer Of Souls]

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question331.htm

That answer makes good sense and raises some good points....
It's a pity that it's so expensive and complex. Otherwise they'd do it from factory and we'd all be better off for it!
What is the costs on a dry sump setup (Ballpark figure)?

[KinLoud]

Ballpark cost - $4000 to $6000 for new.
Might be about 25% less for second hand.
Pump, lines, oil cooler, thermostat, oil tank, special sump.

Ken
Hamilton
021 408 863

[Stealer Of Souls]

Tee hee.

Wow. That is expensive. I was half expecting an answer like 2-3k...

[the fallen303]

system i saw on a mustang GT race car at mates workshop (udy autos) ivan said was worth area of $15k...