dry sump pump

Do you know anything about car racing? If you are a huge fan of racing you would probably know something about a dry sump pump. These types of pumps are widely used in racing cars. These pumps actually make use of two oil pumps. This is just one difference between a wet and a dry sump pump.

Wet sump pumps are still widely used and you might be able to find these kinds of pumps even in lawnmowers. These pumps however, have been criticized stating that they lead to wastage of power. The oil might not get properly lubricated in a wet sump pump. Still however, you would find these types of pumps in most vehicles.

Using a dry sump pump has many advantages. Extra power can be generated through this method. Lack of ‘windage’ is one major reason for this increase in power generation. This is the reason why a racing car might have a dry sump pump instead of a wet one.

Oil pressure is generally more constant and oil capacity is greater in the case of a dry sump pump. It would also make it easier to add remote coolers. You must make sure that you don’t get carried away by the benefits of using these types of pumps. There are disadvantages of using these pumps that you might not be aware of.

The first is the cost issue. You are likely to find that a dry sump pump is more costly than a wet one. Those that are produced by better known brands could cost you more than $1500. You can find many such pumps priced at around $1000. You would be able to find some below $400 but make sure that you don’t just think about the initial cost and end up buying a cheap quality dry sump pump that will stop working within a month. The weight of the vehicle in question is also likely to increase due to the installation of these types of pumps.

Many people hesitate when installing a dry sump pump, thinking about the cost involved initially. What these people don’t think is about the cost saving that they would benefit from due to greater efficiency of these types of pumps. You can use a good dry sump pump for a fairly long time. Within this period you can probably cover the extra cost incurred in buying the pump, due to increased efficiency. Think smartly and don’t just think in terms of a few months.

You must realize that despite the benefits gained from using a dry sump pump instead of a wet one, you would not need one if you drive a ‘normal’ car. Keep in mind that installing a new sump pump would involve more than just the cost of buying the pump. A dry sump pump is certainly not a requirement and you can take steps to increase efficiency of a wet sump pump.