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Old 01-12-2014, 07:19 PM   #1016
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Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV
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Originally Posted by TrackClub View Post
I've been doing up to 45min stints in my C5Z for a few yrs now. Apart from one dropped valve (during regular "lapping" - got lucky tho motor was fine), the engine is superb and oiling not an issue to require a dry sump (but overfilled per instructions). My mechanic used to race various GM products in Grand Am. Still holds a record for wins. Knows a thing or two
Some guys do go with accusumps, tho. My question relates specifically to cooling in a FI ZL1 motor, since a couple of members here hinted at heat soak issues. Thanks!

Hey how much are you supposed to "overfill" for road coursing? Is it even necessary with the LS3 and its 8 qt capacity?
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