oil system, what can I do? Options

[dans_st]

I have read alot about turbo engines and common problems and one thing that I have seen alot oil systems not producing a steady supply of oil on turbo engines(N/A as well I'm sure) that are making alot more power than what they were designed to.
And or lack oil in the high RPM range resulting in spinning rod bearings.

I already have an oil cooler and the relocated oil filter(I know relocation doesn't help). Is there anything else I can do to imrove the factory oil system?

(1)would a larger capacity oil pan help?

(2)is there a larger volume oil pump for our cars?

(3)can I use a DRY sump oil system?, are there any available


I know I probably am not exeding the limit of my factory system yet, but I am trying to plan ahead and have the safest most efficient engine I can have- So any help would be appreciated

[lagos]

there really isint an oiling problem with the motors. if anything, i think the 7a gets higher oil pressure then a 3sgte does. the only oil related issue i remember seeing is either too much oil going to the turbo or not enough, causing blown turbos left and right.

if you really want to make your setup safer, the number 1 thing to do would be to go to a fully stand alone ecu and get everything tuned by somone who really knows their stuff. the ecu is normally the number 1 cause of failed turbo kits.

the other thing you have to keep in mind is that, even if the oil is flowing well, the ecu is tuned to perfection, there is still the mechanical limit that the crank, pistons, rods,etc cant handle.

This post has been edited by lagos: Nov 7, 2005 - 1:55 AM