hey guys just want to know if anyone on here is using oil accumulators in the cars and if anyone could give any feed back on them that would be good. I am looking at running one in my car as i am just about to start making the car be able to go racing. cheers for any info guys

Ive used what they call a turbo saver on the turbo oil feed on earthmoving equipment , its an accumulator with its own oil filter that keeps oil going through the turbo it if operator stalls or shuts engine down without sufficiant idle down time. They work really good not sure if that helps at all

yeah they there are 2 types turbo and mains type. I was looking at the main bearing version... ---------- Post added 03-12-12 at 20:20 ---------- Charging and Discharging Diagrams How does an Accusump Oil Accumulator Work? Accusumps Oil Accumulators are designed collect pressurized oil from your engine and store it so it may be discharged later. At the time the engine is shut off and the Accusump valve closes any oil pressure in the Accusump is held there. On engine start-up when the valve on the oil side is opened the pressurized oil is released into the engine and therefore pre-lubricates the engine prior to start-up. After the engine is started and the oil pump has taken over, oil is pumped back into the Accusump. This moves the piston back and pressurizes the Accusump until it equalizes with engine's oil pressure. While driving, if the engine's oil pressure is interrupted for any reason, the Accusump releases its oil reserve again, keeping the engine lubricated until the engine's oil pressure comes back to normal. This release of oil could last from 15 to 60 seconds, depending on the size and speed of the engine. In racing or hard driving conditions, the Accusump will automatically fill and discharge when needed as you corner, accelerate and brake. ---------- Post added 03-12-12 at 20:20 ---------- http://www.accusump.com/accusump_tech.html

Yes I am using a Moroso one. They work well.

Yeah that's the same one im looking at getting. Is yours the pressured air piston or the gravity feed one Luke? ---------- Post added 03-12-12 at 22:02 ---------- Also what did your complete setup end up costing?

Pressurised, gravity fed wouldn't do anything or save anything. I mounted mine in the boot, so bout 5m of -10, coupla fittings.