Reason for staying a wet sump
Because I already have a $400 engine diaper that wouldn't work considering it would have to cover the pump & lines. I also had a $350 3 vane Moroso vacuum pump for a wet sump system. So when I added the cost of the dry sump system, new hoses & fittings,new diaper,vacuum pump, plus the time & money to fab brackets & mount the tank,pump,etc, it boiled down to available money. I agree the dry sump is the best system hands down & but I also had to make repairs from a lifter failure. I feel that I have as good a wet sump system as you can get now. If I ever start fresh again,it will be a dry sump.