Accusump - Page 3 - LotusTalk

MyElise · 05-06-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepless

We contacted Canton Racing about getting the exact same spec'd accusump setup as is Lotus uses. Surprisingly, Lotus has given Canton the specs so you can now have the "official Lotus setup". Canton did say that Lotus will be offering the setup themselves in the future; which is why we were surprised that Lotus gave up the specs!Mine is on its way! Should be installed next week.

Sleepless - Did you get the Lotus plumbing specs as well? I'd be very interested in seeing these.

Charles Rozier · 05-06-2005, 06:01 AM

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>>>I wouldn't use 10 weight or even worse 15 weight in the 2zz. The vvt actuators & fuction get horribly delayed in cold weather and cold start ups.<<<

I've notice some Lotus dealers use 10W40 oil for the oil changes they perform.

In a conversation with one dealer I found that the reason they used 10W40 was that it's what they used in other cars, so they always had it in stock...

sleepless · 05-06-2005, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by doma

sleepless>Contact Colin at www.speedwaremotorsports.com.

Have you all seen their 'project car' web page? It's an Elise - and they removed 180 lbs from it. Sleepless, is that your car?? :-)

http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/project/#

it is my car. we have dropped the weight by 106lbs; not sure where the 180 number came from.

NMRJock · 05-06-2005, 12:47 PM

Maybe they dropped 180 lbs and then added 74 (Fire suppression, gauges, etc.).

sleepless · 05-06-2005, 01:09 PM

It was a typo; now fixed.

NMRJock - Yeah, I've got to stop using those 25lbs VDO gauges

But you have a good point, we added at least 10lbs back for the fire system, harness bar and harnesses.

sleepless · 05-16-2005, 09:58 PM

Accusump installed!

MyElise · 05-17-2005, 06:08 AM

Very nice. Is that an adapter to the oil filter?

Prolene · 05-17-2005, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MyElise

Very nice. Is that an adapter to the oil filter?

It is a sandwich plate (non edible topping) to allow access to the oil system. I have one on the S2000, but mine allows elimination of the engine mounted oil filter and allows plumbing to an external filter, in my case a Canton-Mecca.

I am curious as to the placement of the antibackup valve, the brass fitting in the picture. With the engine mounted filter having an internal antidrain valve, such a fitting usually is not required. I'd have to see how the Elise's Accusump in plumbed to figure out that one.

aletes · 05-17-2005, 08:47 AM

It looks like the thermostat sandwich plate adapter is still installed? Won't that cause an issue with Accusump charging? I thought you needed use an external thermostat and a sandwich plate adapter with no thermostat built in.

TimMullen · 05-17-2005, 11:34 AM

That should be the standard adapter plate on the Elise (where the oil cooler lines attach). I wouldn't think that the thermostat in the adapter would be a problem - it should simply direct the warm oil through the cooler lines, and cold oil should bypass. I would assume that the lines remain pressurized, and if you plumbed the Accusump into the return line, there wouldn't be any problem...

aletes · 05-17-2005, 11:45 AM

It looks like it is plumbed into the return line. The 'T' fitting is just after the check valve.

Terry · 05-20-2005, 04:33 PM

What kind of fittings did you use to splice into the rubber line? Also, is there a check valve in the line on the oil cooler side? Did Canton supply it? Finally, what kind of fittings are used on the oil cooler lines into the sandwich plate - they're not AN although what Canton shipped me are AN.

Terry · 05-23-2005, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepless

Accusump installed!

What kind of fittings did you use to plumb into the rubber line? Also, did you install a check valve? My mechanic has some questions about doing it this way and thinks another sandwich plate might be the way to go. What do you think?

sleepless · 05-23-2005, 08:15 PM

Guys, I can't answer all your technical questions since I didn't do the installation. The folks at www.speedwaremotorsports.com have the complete kit. Please contact them for more info. I have a few more pics which I'll post; maybe they'll answer your questions.

sleepless · 05-23-2005, 08:18 PM

more...

Terry · 05-24-2005, 05:21 PM

Thanks very much! Now, what 's the deal on warranty (maybe a little late for me since I've already bought the kit, but...)?

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NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,309	Maybe they dropped 180 lbs and then added 74 (Fire suppression, gauges, etc.). __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

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sleepless Elise Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,202	It was a typo; now fixed. NMRJock - Yeah, I've got to stop using those 25lbs VDO gauges But you have a good point, we added at least 10lbs back for the fire system, harness bar and harnesses. __________________ Pete 2005 Lotus Elise \| 06 Porsche Boxster S \| 97 Porsche Turbo

05-16-2005, 09:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
sleepless Elise Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,202	Accusump installed! Attached Images __________________ Pete 2005 Lotus Elise \| 06 Porsche Boxster S \| 97 Porsche Turbo

05-17-2005, 08:47 AM	#49 (permalink)
aletes Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 667	It looks like the thermostat sandwich plate adapter is still installed? Won't that cause an issue with Accusump charging? I thought you needed use an external thermostat and a sandwich plate adapter with no thermostat built in. __________________ “The Edge…there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.”

05-17-2005, 11:34 AM	#50 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 10,688 Images: 19	That should be the standard adapter plate on the Elise (where the oil cooler lines attach). I wouldn't think that the thermostat in the adapter would be a problem - it should simply direct the warm oil through the cooler lines, and cold oil should bypass. I would assume that the lines remain pressurized, and if you plumbed the Accusump into the return line, there wouldn't be any problem... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

05-17-2005, 06:08 AM	#47 (permalink)
MyElise Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,224 Images: 28	Very nice. Is that an adapter to the oil filter?

05-17-2005, 11:45 AM	#51 (permalink)
aletes Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 667	It looks like it is plumbed into the return line. The 'T' fitting is just after the check valve. __________________ “The Edge…there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.”

05-20-2005, 04:33 PM	#52 (permalink)
Terry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 355	What kind of fittings did you use to splice into the rubber line? Also, is there a check valve in the line on the oil cooler side? Did Canton supply it? Finally, what kind of fittings are used on the oil cooler lines into the sandwich plate - they're not AN although what Canton shipped me are AN.

05-23-2005, 08:15 PM	#54 (permalink)
sleepless Elise Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,202	Guys, I can't answer all your technical questions since I didn't do the installation. The folks at www.speedwaremotorsports.com have the complete kit. Please contact them for more info. I have a few more pics which I'll post; maybe they'll answer your questions. Attached Images __________________ Pete 2005 Lotus Elise \| 06 Porsche Boxster S \| 97 Porsche Turbo

05-23-2005, 08:18 PM	#55 (permalink)
sleepless Elise Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,202	more... Attached Images __________________ Pete 2005 Lotus Elise \| 06 Porsche Boxster S \| 97 Porsche Turbo

05-24-2005, 05:21 PM	#56 (permalink)
Terry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 355	Thanks very much! Now, what 's the deal on warranty (maybe a little late for me since I've already bought the kit, but...)?

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