I've been thinking..., which usually leads to trouble Options

[mike_the_man]

So, last night I couldn't sleep. As I layed awake, naturally I started thinking about my 914. Converting to a six has been something I've always wanted to try, but the cost has always scared me away. From everything I've read, the oil tank seems to be one of the big $$$ items. So, I got to thinking...

My friend is building a Lotus Europa, with a Cosworth engine. He's using a oil tank that he was able to get very cheap, it's fairly small in size, and hold around 6Ls I think. It won't fit in the fender, and it's pretty much a box shape.

Now, what if you were to relocate the battery to the front trunk, and put this oil tank in the battery location? It's not a whole lot bigger than a battery, so I think it would likely fit. Any thoughts?

I'll try and post some pictures of the oil tank today, just to give y'all an idea of what I'm thinking. I don't like to cut corners, but it seems like this could be a way to save considerable money.

[nein14-6]

Mike,
Any form of dry sump tank will work. One of the main reasons that I like the stock location is the fact that the oile inlet is on that side and it’s almost a strait shot. If you put a big line (-16AN), you will have a significantly smaller chance of starving the motor.