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Old 07-17-2013, 10:59 PM
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You wouldn't really need a SO, unless your are racing - as mentioned.

My buddy in Germany (= highway driving at 160mph+ from time to time!) does a quarter mile in 10.6s with a 428 CO and quite moderate power (solid lifter roller cam). Max rpm not much above 6.000.

I won't tell the power / torque numbers, else we start a complete different debate. And he does not change the differential for 1/4 mile events. Just puts on sliks.

The Chev aluminium Can-Am engine blocks were top oilers too (in comparison to the LS-7 454). However, the Can-Am typically reduced oil flow to the lifters to keep it down, and - of course - had dry sump.

Dry sump is needed when you are on sliks and g-forces keep the oil off the pick up.

For the occasional sprint with your 427 CO, get a decent sump to keep oil at the pump. You will get to 1g when you accelerate!
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