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Jake Raby · 11-01-2010, 05:10 PM

Actually the engines that fail on the track only appear to fail from starvation...

Most fail because their oil temperatures soar and the oil doesn't have the capability to protect the components or maintain pressure at these temperatures that are generally 250-265 degrees.

Here are some examples from one of our test cars running a bone stock 3.2, just purchased in May of this year from Porsche. The oil was Mobil 1 10/40 for these tests, we used these for baselines for ongoing lubricant development.

When an engine dies due to a lack of oil pressure from overheated oil, the symptoms will fool many into believing the issue is starvation. This data suggests oil that is being cooked well beyond the point where pressures drop off significantly.

That said, I may have a buyer for the car with the blown engine.. I have a wait list of those who are looking for a car to equip with an upgraded engine who don't care if the engine is currently scattered.. It won't bring much, but at least you can move it.

11-01-2010, 05:10 PM	#31
Jake Raby Engine Surgeon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cleveland GA USA Posts: 2,425	Actually the engines that fail on the track only appear to fail from starvation... Most fail because their oil temperatures soar and the oil doesn't have the capability to protect the components or maintain pressure at these temperatures that are generally 250-265 degrees. Here are some examples from one of our test cars running a bone stock 3.2, just purchased in May of this year from Porsche. The oil was Mobil 1 10/40 for these tests, we used these for baselines for ongoing lubricant development. When an engine dies due to a lack of oil pressure from overheated oil, the symptoms will fool many into believing the issue is starvation. This data suggests oil that is being cooked well beyond the point where pressures drop off significantly. That said, I may have a buyer for the car with the blown engine.. I have a wait list of those who are looking for a car to equip with an upgraded engine who don't care if the engine is currently scattered.. It won't bring much, but at least you can move it. Attached Images __________________ Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor US Patent 8,992,089 & US Patent 9,416,697 Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist Last edited by Jake Raby; 11-01-2010 at 05:12 PM.