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    Dry sump oil tank size?

    Hi folks.

    Can anyone recommend a perfect size for a dry sump oil tank to be put on a fairly specced 2.0 Pinto Escort Mk1 rear?

    I've been struggling to find info about this for some time…

    Really don't want to go too big or too small for all the obvious reasons. I know there's some "science" to it because you have to have in account the oil lines length, warming up to temp time, etc.

    I'd really appreciate some help on this.

    Cheers and thanks a lot,

    Mário Santos.

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    Re: Dry sump oil tank size?

    Mine Holds 2 gallons I fill it 2/3rds full with the system primed.

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    Re: Dry sump oil tank size?

    most tanks are two gallon, oil line size and length doesnt really come into it

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    Re: Dry sump oil tank size?

    Position of the tank is important
    If it's in the engine bay then you can run
    A 5ltr tank if you want
    But it's better to run the tank bigger if it's at the rear of the car

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    Re: Dry sump oil tank size?

    Yeah. It'll be installed at the rear.

    Thank you guys for the info. That's enough for me.

    Cheers,

    Mário.

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