Aviaid Oil Systems
Aviaid manufactures a comprehensive assortment of wet sump and dry sump oil pumps, oil pans, tanks and accessories.
Oil Starvation
“The cornerstone of any lubrication system is the engine’s demand for oil,” says Mike Osterhaus, VP Aftermarket Products, Melling Engine Parts. He explains that the engine’s highest specific rate of demand (gallons per engine revolution) is at hot idle.
Pumps, Pans & Screens
A stock pump may be just fine for some mild performance, and it may even produce enough pressure for a wilder application, but the limitations are mostly from the housings themselves, which can vibrate and crack at high rpm or under heavy loads.
Melling M176HV Oil Pump
Melling has released the M176HV oil pump, which is the high volume high pressure replacement pump for the M176 stock replacement pump, which fits some Ford 4.6 and 5.4 liter modular engines.
Join PERA for a Performance Oil Pump Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar on July 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT on performance oil pumps for late modular Ford engines lead by Mike Osterhaus of Melling.
Katech LT Oil Pump
Katech announced it has released a new, revolutionary oil pump for the GM Gen 5 LT engine platform.
Engine Oiling
I recently encountered a problem with one of my street rods that forced me to think objectively about engine oils, oil pressure and engine lubrication.
Melling High Performance Chrysler 5.7L & 6.4L Hemi Oil Pump
Melling’s High Performance Oil Pump for Chrysler 5.7L & 6.4L HEMI engines from 2009-2018 are now available.
Priming a Ford Modular Oil Pump
Melling tech director Cale shows how to prime the oil pump on your Ford Modular engines.
PERA to Host Oil Pump Webinar July 17th
Mike Osterhaus of Melling Engine Parts will discuss the many options and configurations of oil pumps for the GM LS, Ford Modular and Chrysler Hemi engines.
Performance Oiling Systems
Regardless of what type of engine you are building, the oiling system must be capable of creating and maintaining adequate oil pressure and flow no matter what. Accelerating, cornering, hard braking or extreme RPMs should not cause even a momentary drop in oil pressure. It only takes a few seconds of oil starvation to spin
Driven Racing Oil DR40 15W-40 Semi-Synthetic Turbo Diesel Motor Oil
The latest offering from Driven Racing Oil combines conventional 15W-40 viscosity with advanced synthetic mPAO technology to provide enhanced wear protection and shear stability for high-performance turbocharged diesel engines.
10 Things Your Diesel Customer’s Oil is Trying to Tell You
Not only does oil lubricate as a means of controlling friction but also has to control contamination, temperature, corrosion, shock, wear, and pressure. Oil analysis is the only true way to put a set of “eyes” on the engine’s condition and the condition of the oil as to when it should be changed.
Challenges of Change – 10 Things You’ll Learn From Oil Analysis and How They Affect Engine Condition
For most consumers, a preventive maintenance program for their automobile consists of nothing more than an oil change. While a regular oil change is very important, the most critical part of changing the oil is to know when to change the oil. The interval of the oil change is often dictated by one of two
Wet & Dry Sump Oiling Systems – Choosing the Right System for the Right Job
If you are building a customer’s “dream engine” what type of oiling system should you use? The answer to that question will depend on the application (street, drag, circle track, road race, off-road or marine), engine RPM and how much your customer is willing to invest in a lubrication system. Your choices may also be
Wet & Dry Sump Oiling Systems
Choosing the Right System for the Right Job
10 Things to Learn From Oil Analysis
For most consumers, a preventive maintenance program for their automobile consists of nothing more than an oil change. While a regular oil change is very important, the most critical part of changing the oil is to know when to change the oil.
Schumann’s Small Block Chevy Dual Feed Oil Pump System
Schumann’s Small Block Chevy dual feed oil pump system is now available for X-TRA volume 1.500 gear STD, volume 1.200 gear and low volume 1.000. Schumann’s patented dual feed pump supplies equal amount of oil to the bottom of the gears and to the top third of the gears in operational engine running characteristics.
Schumann’s Ultimate Series Oil Pump Covers
Schumann’s “Ultimate Series” external balance dual ball valve patent technology is now available for most engine families. First time for small block Chevy, big block Chevy, big block Olds, Pontiac, most 4 cyl., 6 cyl. and V8 Ford engines and small block Mopar.
JET Tools Industrial Grade 60 and 80-Gallon Oil-Lubricated Air Compressors
The vertical-style compressors feature cast iron pumps, ASME-certified tanks and durable and industrial-rated NEMA motors for dependable, long-lasting service. Each compressor has a built-in safety valve, high pressure switch and a fully enclosed metal belt guard to help ensure safe operation.
