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> tuna can vs. deep sump vs. Accu sump
jmargush
post Sep 11 2025, 11:37 AM
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Now that I have an oil pressure gauge in car I can see drastic swings in oil pressure while on the autox course.

So this prompts a few questions.

Does the Type IV have an oil system that really isn't adequate for higher G loads and quick direction changes?


Will I see an noticeable difference if i go tuna can sump vs. Deep sump vs. Accu sump?

I understand the Accu sump is likely the way to go but there is also a significant entry cost difference and more involvement on the install.

I hate to spend the money on the easy install of a tuna can if it isn't going to make a noticeable difference and I should have just put the money toward the Accu sump.
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post Sep 11 2025, 01:38 PM
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Im a bit biased here, And dont do any autoxing (prefer road course) but what I can add is that the Tuna can concept is pretty simple.
Instead of a wide flat pan for oil that is susceptible to G loaded slosh to the walls of that pan (away from the sump PU) by lowering the oil PU point to a constrained pool at the lowest point in that pan, as long as your engine has (sufficient) oil you should always have pressure.
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