Canton 10 qt. oil tank level w/fron mounted cooler, What a safe number of quarts for 2.7 6cyl Options

[AnthonyM]

Just purchased a non running 914-6 GT with a Canton front mounted oil tank and Mocal front mounted oil cooler (25 row .50L capacity). I know that 9 quarts is probably a safe capacity for a standard set up with a factory 914-6 oil tank, but how many quarts should I use for safe operation with this set up? No dip stick in oil tank. This will be a street car to begin with. The engine is a 2.7 with CIS.

[GregAmy]

You have a /6 right? Then you have a dry sump.

We probably have the same tank: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ctr-23-110r

As long as there's not ZERO oil in the tank, you have adequate supply for idling. Starting with 6 quarts should be perfectly safe, and then put it on a high idle and monitor the oil level until you can start to see the level. Then I'd knock off one quart next time.

You don't want the resting level above that de-foaming plate because then you're bypassing the purpose of that plate. My level sits roughly one quart below the edge of the plate.

If I remember, I'll take a photo of the dipstick tube that Chris fabbed. It's really easy if you have the welding skillz I don't, Chris def does...)