I know this has been covered before, I did a search and read up. From what I read, in order to install an accusump and oil cooler (along with remote filter), I will need the following (in order of the oil flow):

- spin-on adapter
- remote filter bracket
- oil radiator
- check valve
- tee
- accusump with valve, brackets, etc.
- -10 line to connect all those components
- various -10AN fittings

did I leave anything out? any recommended manufacturers/suppliers for all that goodness? I'm guessing that I'm looking at about $500...

 

I've been looking at this stuff too, planning on doing some plumbing over the winter, and I noted that some of the bits (remote filter bracket, spin-on adapter, etc.) only come with female NPT threads, not AN. So you need adaptor fittings, usually 1/2"NPT male to -10AN male. Got no idea why they do it that way.

 

accusump is 150/ bypass adapter 20/ remote mount 40-70/ cooler 100-150/fittings 100-150/ hose 55-100/ accusump valve manual 10 - electric 100. Im sure I missed something!

 

this might help:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=151683

 

Funny you asked...
P/N SP1FT Mocal Sandwich Plate $79.99
Built-in thermostat 1 5/16" thick with 1/2" NPT female ports.

P/N TRUM7B TruCool Cooler $64.95
36 8" x 11" x 1 1/2" Lightweight aluminum built in mounting bracket and 1/2" npt fittings

P/N CA24026 Accusump $160.00
2 qt. 12" long 1/2" npt

P/N CA2428 checkvalve - $18.99
1/2" npt thread.

P/N CA2427 Accusump Electric Valve Kit - $99.99
1/2" npt thread pipe nipple

All parts from http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/

Stan

 

well, here is the parts list I have compiled, thanks to you guys, and other resources...

1 Mocal 19row oil cooler
1 Accusump - 3qt.
1 Mounting Clamps
1 Mechanical valve (NPT/NPT)
1 Check-valve (NPT/NPT)
1 Tee (AN/AN/NPT, aluminum)
1 Spin-on adapter (Permacool 116)
1 Filter head (Permacool 1791) - this one has two spare ports, perfect for gauges.
16ft Braided hose (-10AN)
8 Straight hose ends (-10AN, aluminum)
2 45deg hose ends (-10AN, aluminum) - coming out of the spin-on
2 90deg hose ends (-10AN, aluminum) - attaching to the oil cooler
8 AN/NPT adapters (aluminum)

for a total of about $665 before shipping (all from Racer Wholesale and Canton Racing Products). And that's not including zip ties, hose sleeves, mounting hardware, etc... This should locate the accusump in the back of the car and put the valve next to the driver seat.
I figure I will have about 8 or 9 quarts of oil in the system after that... Oil changes are gonna get expensive!

 

I say skip the accusump. It's extra plumbing to go wrong, but that's just me... Accusumps are an emergency only item. I wouldn't depend on one to keep things oiled on a consistent basis if a car already has starving problems.

Warren

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Warren &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I say skip the accusump. It's extra plumbing to go wrong, but that's just me... Accusumps are an emergency only item. I wouldn't depend on one to keep things oiled on a consistent basis if a car already has starving problems.

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hi warren. i disagree on the accusump.

let me start by saying i don't have one on my Honda racecar. stock B series pan; stock oil pump. 1/4 quart overfilled and never seen starve, ever....

now my Lotus Super Seven on Goodyear 430 Slicks, that's another story. it has the original Ford Crossflow Kent 1600 motor, worked to deliver 145 hp at the flywheel. full race baffled steel sheetmetal pan. but with the slicks on and running at speed, would frequently see 2+ seconds of zero oil pressure on the mechanical autometer gauge in hard turns. not good!!!!

so i installed a 3 quart Accusump, with the checkvalve, lines, electric solenoid, etc. engine lasted 4800 race miles before the timing chain broke and took most of the motor with it. during teardown, we examined the rod and main bearings. they looked good; some wear, but that is to be expected in a race motor that is 4 years old and run hard!

so, my opinion is that the Accusump system works well, if installed correctly. and its much cheaper than a dry sump, which was my only other option....

 

sounds like someone needs a drysump setup!

I personaly say most cars dont need it..

My Miata based lotus 7 is going tohave 11 quarts of oil!

 

all right, all right. Ya'll have twisted my arm I just now ordered all the necessary (hopefully) stuff to put in a 19 row Mocal oil cooler with remote filter. Grand total before shipping is $340. If I ever notice oil starvation, it will be a relatively simple matter to add the Accusump at that point. Although it appears that conventional wisdom says that the D16A6 doesn't need it. Time will tell.
And yes Warren, I tend to agree that the simpler the better (for example, no thermostat in my system) and the shorter the hoses, the better.

thanks again ya'll for the help, and for once, helping me spend LESS money.