Anti Cav Tank needed for track days?

[Richard J Darnell]

Having enjoyed my first track day and thinking about doing more I am anxious to look after to car as best I can.

 

Does this mean I need to get an anti cav tank? I beleive this stops oil starvation when going around corners, but tell me if I'm missing something. My engine is a 1.6 k-series supersport.

 

I assume that this is more important for faster cars but the G-force I could generate using my 21Rs seemed pretty high to me!

 

 

[Peter Carmichael]

The Apollo tank is a good thing and about all the protection you need on a Supersport.

 

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[John Vine]

Richard,

 

To go with the Apollo, I'd recommend a Laminova oil/water intercooler. Quite brilliant at maintaining steady oil temps, even (or especially) on trackdays. Search on "Laminova"; you'll find lots of info.

 

JV

[Gary G]

Similar question: Do you think I need to worry about running with an anti-cav tank but no dry sump at Llandow with 32r's on a SL?

 

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[bl0498]

Gary,

 

I think the answer is essentially the same. Most of the K series cars at a Llandow track day or the Club Sprint next month will not have a dry sump. Some will probably not have the Apollo tank either. The Apollo tank is regarded as the basic precaution against oil surge/starvation for a Caterham K series car which is used for any track work. The Apollo tank is standard fitment for most of the Caterham racing series from Supergraduates upwards.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Brian

[Gary G]

Thanks Brian. Now I just need to get insurance sorted for the track day and I'm all set!!

 

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