Parkka
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Can someone give me an accurate answer about high volume oil pumps versus stock pumps?
Some state that the high volume will work just fine under normal driving conditions and I'll obtain greater performance(decipher that). While others state I will overload the engine and blow various components unless those are also upgraded.
I understand the mechanics of the pump and the overall size of the cogs where we are forcing a greater amount of oil volume through constricted areas; just not what may happen in the engine with an increased volume and whether or not the 302 can handle this. The 302 is stock and nothing has been upgraded yes with the exception of the carburetor and fuel lines. Later, Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads will be attached. We are also planning on replacing the pickup and screen.
One of the other reasons for the consideration is the periodic low oil pressure. people have suggested the increase in oil volume will repair this issue. Presently we are running Shell Rotella 15W/40 T4 oil.
thanks
Some state that the high volume will work just fine under normal driving conditions and I'll obtain greater performance(decipher that). While others state I will overload the engine and blow various components unless those are also upgraded.
I understand the mechanics of the pump and the overall size of the cogs where we are forcing a greater amount of oil volume through constricted areas; just not what may happen in the engine with an increased volume and whether or not the 302 can handle this. The 302 is stock and nothing has been upgraded yes with the exception of the carburetor and fuel lines. Later, Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads will be attached. We are also planning on replacing the pickup and screen.
One of the other reasons for the consideration is the periodic low oil pressure. people have suggested the increase in oil volume will repair this issue. Presently we are running Shell Rotella 15W/40 T4 oil.
thanks