Front-Mounted Oil Pumps: Good or Troublesome?
On late model engines such as Chevy LS, Ford modular V8s and Chrysler 5.7/6.1/6.4L Hemis, engineers have moved the oil pump from its cozy location inside the oil pan to the front of the engine under the timing cover. Traditionally, most wet sump oil pumps have been mounted under the engine inside the oil pan
New lightweight, aluminum oil pumps for 429-460 big-block Fords from Jon Kaase Racing Engines
These aluminum pumps are redesigned to eradicate fractures at mounting base and to improve idle and high rpm oil pressure Company: Jon Kaase Racing Engines, Inc. JonKaaseracingengines.com One of the main problems that beset tuners of big-block Ford engines is oil pump failure. The casting develops a fracture at the section change around its mountings, which
Advantages, Myths and Fables of High Volume Oil Pumps
The oil pump’s most difficult task is to supply oil to the connecting rod bearing that is the farthest from the pump. To reach this bearing, the oil travels from three to four feet, turns numerous square corners through small holes in the crankshaft to the rod bearing. The rod bearing doesn’t help matters. It
What’s New with Oil Pumps, Pickups and Pans
The two greatest concerns from a lubrication standpoint are dry starts and loss of oil pressure while the engine is running. Dry starts are more of a worry in engines that have front-mounted oil pumps with relatively long pickup tubes, which includes such popular engines as the GM 3800 V6, Chrysler 3.5L V6, etc. as
Oil Pumps
It’s 6,000 rpm – do you know what your oil pressure is? That’s a question every engine builder should know the answer to if they’re building an engine that’s going to survive. Maintaining adequate oil pressure and volume is absolutely essential for engine durability. The problem is the output of many stock oil pumps, particularly
Oil Pumps: The Heart of the Engine
The oil pump is literally the heart of an engine
Back to Basics: Oil Pumps
Every engine requires a certain amount of oil flow to keep the bearings, camshaft, valvetrain and other moving parts lubricated. Oil forms a barrier that prevents metal-to-metal contact and reduces friction and wear. In the bearings, it forms a wedge that actually lifts and supports the crankshaft and camshaft as they rotate. Oil also serves
LSX Oil Pump Mounting Brackets from Peterson Fluid Systems
Kits include all necessary hardware for mounting oil pumps to the engine block.
Melling Chromoly Oil Pump Steel Gerotors for Ford 5.0L DOHC
These chromoly steel gerotors offer increased tensile strength and toughness. Recommended for race and power-added applications.
Lucas Oil Fuel System Products
Preventive maintenance for fuel systems is just as important as regular oil changes.
Precision Racing Components’ 5-Stage Sprint Car Oil Pump
The unique pressure gear design along with true helical scavenge rotors make PRC oil pumps special.
Precision Racing Components’ 5 Stage Sprint Car Oil Pump
The pump features a unique pressure gear design along with true helical scavenge rotors giving PRC’s oil pumps a competitive advantage.
Peterson R4 Dry Sump Oil Pump
Pumps can be outfitted with numerous options and are suited to a variety of engine applications.
System 1 Expands Oil Filter Offerings
System 1 Expands Oil Filter OfferingsSystem 1 Filtration Products has expanded its lineup of cleanable oil filters to include an extra-tall model that’s 7-3/4” in length, 3-3/4” in diameter, and ideally suited for robust automotive and light duty truck use. It’s equipped with a 35-micron stainless steel element that provides excellent filtration of lubricants up
Could Engine Oil Soon Contain No Oil?
The trend towards ever thinner engine oils is an effort to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. How far can it go?
Tips and Techniques from Lucas Oil to Keep Vehicles and More Protected During the Cold
Supercars, motorcycles, hot rods and even riding lawn mowers all have engine oil systems, fuel systems, transmissions and other components that require winter prep.
Imports and Dry Sump Oil Systems
As import cars’ performance on and off the track continued to grow, their factory wet sump systems simply couldn’t handle the performance and the development of dry sump systems for the popular imports was in high demand. But why a dry sump?
Moroso External, Single Stage, Reverse Rotation, Oil Pump with a Fuel Pump Drive
Moroso has introduced Part # 22322, an external, single stage, reverse rotation, oil pump with a fuel pump drive. The Reverse Rotatio pump is mounted towards the front of the car and has a driver’s/left side door car style mounting bracket. This pump is light weight and efficient, runs cooler than internal pumps and features
Moroso Oil Pump for Dart LS Next and LS SHP Blocks
These oil pumps are for aftermarket engine blocks with priority main oiling such as Dart LS Next and LS SHP.
Moroso BBC Gen V/VI Copo Drag Race Aluminum Wet Sump Oil pan
Moroso has introduced Part #20383, BBC GEN V/GEN VI COPO Drag Race 8″ deep, 7 quart, aluminum oil pan with a divided windage tray. Fits: Fits: COPO Camaro ’16-Up and rear sump applications (check measurements). It is fully fabricated from aluminum with billet end seals to ensure consistent sealing surface to billet front covers and
