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Old 10-01-2011, 06:27 PM
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Default One last somewhat urgent question to finish this motor swap

So I used to know what I was going to do regarding the accusump, but now I've just confused myself. This is what I have



Everybody had me convinced to go for the manual valve version b/c of the electronic valves failure rate. What exactly do I need to do that?

Is this all I need?

http://www.amazon.com/Canton-Racing-.../dp/B002R61V94
Old 10-01-2011, 07:31 PM
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Not to disuade you but...the electric valve in my unit has performed flawlessly for years. It's actually a highly reliable piece for most ppl.
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That looks right but if you do not feel you need to pre lube think about not using a valve. I feel that any restriction in the flow is not a good thing. I do crank engine to get oil pressure before I start engine. Might think about using a valve with a turo motor.
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prelube probably is more valuable to a healthy engine than helping with starvation, I'd run a valve. That amazon line looks just like the cable to me, not the valve itself.

However, I'm with C5ZEE06, I've had relays give me trouble, but the valves themselves have worked fine.
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Originally Posted by C5ZEE06
Not to disuade you but...the electric valve in my unit has performed flawlessly for years. It's actually a highly reliable piece for most ppl.
I lost two under the main unit blew the hell up. No matter what valve used, I would put the valve in the engine bay where its serviceable without pulling the fender.

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