[STOCKCAR] Barone - Houston - Dry Sump Tank and Oil Bypass Help

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Guys,

I received this message from someone build a Pontiac Trans-Am Series 
Clone car....any thoughts on his question?

Thanks,

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John A. Orzechowski

Office:  301-619-8142
Mobile:  301-672-3868
Fax:     301-898-3525
jorzecho at orzechowski.com


On , mbarone at texas.net wrote:
> Good Day.
> 
> I'm building a Pontiac Trans-Am Series clone.  Car is interesting
> because of the 303/366 block which has a second pump cast into it for
> a dry sump.  The 366 was used in NASCAR with goo results and I hope
> you might have a member with one of these engines or knowledge of
> them.
> 
> I am looking for documentation/parts/thoughts:
> 
> 1. This engine had an interesting bypass instead of an oil filter
> housing.  Looking for one or one I can borrow to have a copy made or
> measurements/detailed picture.
> 
> 2. Dry sump  tank.  Wondering what was in vogue in 1972, how they
> looked and where mounted?  I assume the Stock Car and Trans-Am
> builders shared a lot of technology and experience and design flowed
> both ways.
> 
> I would be appreciative if you could share this with anyone who might
> be able to help.
> 
> Great weekend.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Mike
> mbarone at texas.net
> 713-203-2483
> 
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