David,
Oil pressure gages have a small restriction to dampen needle movement.
So they are history gages.
The best way I know of to catch problems before they go catastrophic
is with a screen type filter installed so that it is VERY EASY to check.
With a new car, the licensing runs will give you opportunity to check
after each easy pass. This should give you the information you need.
Smokey says:
DO NOT invent you own oil pan. By one from an experienced
manufacture or carefully copy one that is baffled to control the
oil under acceleration and deceleration.
Oil surging into the cam cover has destroyed many engines.
Basically, don't get creative with your oil system, copy what works
AT BONNEVILLE -- NOT the drags or circle track.
Put all of the oiling improvements you can into the motor. It will
be time and money well spent.
You can get excellent used/rebuilt NASCAR dry sump parts from
MuscleMotorSports @ http://www.musclemotorsports.com/
along with excellent technical assistance. Make sure you tell them
it's for Bonneville.
Remember David, the above is my opinion,
Bryan
Adin, David wrote:
> Ed,
>
> Thanks for taking the time to write such a thoughtful reply. (This is
> the kind of response and spirit that defines LSR for me.)
>
> The one question that remains: will there be enough warning (low oil
> pressure) before the big bang. I understand there are so many factors
> involved that the answer will probably be different for each motor. We
> may know the answer at mile 5!
>
> Oil bubbles: I'm not sure how the pressure might vary, but as you say,
> the concussive (?) protection will be reduced. (Air/gas compresses,
> liquids do not.)
>
> Regards,
>
> David (Durango)
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