Nick VVC Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 I know it's early days but does anybody have comments on fitting and using the Pace dry sump kits - also what have they been fitted to as I'm interested in fitting one on a VVC engine? Thanks Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence_Z Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Mick Smith fitted his recently and his fitting instructions are here I have most of my kit and will be fitting it starting today Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Mick posted on the list that all was well after a thorough testing and many miles last time I heard... /Steve My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Hants (North) and Berkshire area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Bet the hoses leak. I chucked all the pace fittings away on mine. Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM website See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 What ones did you use instead? C7 PWT X-Flow all Steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Mick's 'Pace' system is connected using all Aeroquip hosing and fittings so top quality kit.These were obtained from 'Think Automotive' in Isleworth. The only part to leak was from around the oil filter area and that was down to trying to start it first off without the filter in place !!!!!!! Mick's installation is great & along with the 'Laminova' should prove a really reliable set-up now. Clamshell Club Founder Member and stationary engine enthusiast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 I changed it all to BSP screw on fittings and used push fit hose. Its still leaks, but nothing as much... Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM website See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Mine's been on for a while now and has done a fair few road and (hard) track miles. Works very well. I also have a laminova which is also a good bit of kit. If you don't have one already, look to buy one with twin inputs to cover both scavenge stages of the Pace. This is a good buy for both keeping high oil temps in check and also (probably more so) warming it up quickly. My tank's where the passenger footwell used to be. Means I can have a very standard tank and talking to Mick on the London to Brighton thing we think that it might also help the speed of oil warm up as the tank is close to the exhaust rather than in front of the engine. No empirical evidence mind. The fittings on mine did leak a bit at first, but with a bit of attention to detail they can be made tight. Very clean now. Pressures are about 68-70psi hot under load and about 25psi hot idle, sometimes down to 18psi but build very very quickly. Pressures can be increased as desired but this then gives very high cold oil pressures which I'm wary of. I'm using Mobil 1 15W50 BTW. Mine was fitted by Protune/Ratrace and was the first system made, so experiences of it aren't really representative of the current product being shipped. Note, however, that it has been said that it would be a tough fit without removing the engine and Pace have never envisaged selling the system as a "kit" as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick VVC Posted November 18, 2002 Author Share Posted November 18, 2002 Thanks for the info guys. Sounds like this is a good investment as part of my planned engine upgrade - now, where's the credit card! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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