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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Tuna can or Deep sump?

Posted by: ottox914 Jan 27 2006, 08:51 AM

I'm currently running a "tuna can" on the bottom of the engine for a little more oil and hopefully better oiling during auto cross. Anyone using one of these:
http://aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=ECO0048&cartid=
Any thoughts on if this is a reasonable upgrade to make on a car that is auto crossed constantly?

Posted by: Brett W Jan 27 2006, 09:16 AM

One of the problems with the big deep sump, is the warm up time for the oil. If you are using the car for autocross you are better off with the tuna can. If you never get your engine up to operating temp, you can damage the engine.

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jan 27 2006, 09:30 AM

If your car is lowered, then the deep sump hangs too low.

If you aren't having oil starvation or heating problems then stay with the Tuna Can.

Most all the 914s in PCA-GGR run Tuna Cans for Time Trial with no problems.

Posted by: Brando Jan 27 2006, 10:37 AM

Keep the tuna can. I use it and never have any probs or leaks.

Posted by: jhadler Jan 27 2006, 11:44 AM

Tuna Can. If you're still having starvation problems, get an accusump. The deep sump is really low, and the risk of cracking open your engine goes up pretty high if you "encounter" anything on the road or track...

-Josh2

Posted by: Jake Raby Jan 27 2006, 04:08 PM

I prefer the deep sump and don't like the Tuna Can at all. The deep sump attaches VERY firmly to the case with a steel bar ( I redesigned the mounting) and does not hang from the already weak oil pick up tube solely.

I live on a dirt road that climbs up a mountain, more or less... Even on this dirt road the deep sump has never caused me an issue, and the car is lowered...