Engine failures and builds always get me thinking about oiling, even if it didn't directly contribute to my failure, so I am looking for comments/experience on oil pressure accumulators. Has anyone run one? Think it's a good idea, bad idea, not worth the $$$, etc. Specifically, I know James is the resident 3800 oiling guru and has indicated that the series 2 pumps may not flow enough under all conditions. What are your thoughts on a pressurized reservoir, whether DIY or commercially purchased? Would I be better off redesigning the oil pickup like you've talked about before, or with a large accumulator?
Obviously it would either have to have a membrane, otherwise maintain a specific orientation if it were just an air chamber if I were to build my own. It would be a convenient time to figure something like this out while the car is down for a new engine anyway. I would love to hear any input or ideas for putting something together myself, or if buying a ready-made setup is the way to go. I think I would like to have pre-lubing as well as oil starvation prevention, so an ignition activated solenoid is a must if I do this.
Obviously it would either have to have a membrane, otherwise maintain a specific orientation if it were just an air chamber if I were to build my own. It would be a convenient time to figure something like this out while the car is down for a new engine anyway. I would love to hear any input or ideas for putting something together myself, or if buying a ready-made setup is the way to go. I think I would like to have pre-lubing as well as oil starvation prevention, so an ignition activated solenoid is a must if I do this.