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[stephen wilson]

I didn't see it mentioned, what oiling system mods do you have ?

[Topless]

Eeeeesh! That sucks the joy out of racing. Sorry Tom.

I do think "plan B" is wise though. When a motor grenades it stresses, wears, and deforms in unexpected ways and shiny bits get into everything, everywhere. A sound used motor with clean oil is not a 100% sure thing but probably a lot more certain than one that has been a metallic sausage grinder. I went through this in an earlier life with both a 350 Chevy and Ford 351 motors.

Best wishes for 2015 my friend!

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Topless

Eeeeesh! That sucks the joy out of racing. Sorry Tom.

I do think "plan B" is wise though. When a motor grenades it stresses, wears, and deforms in unexpected ways and shiny bits get into everything, everywhere. A sound used motor with clean oil is not a 100% sure thing but probably a lot more certain than one that has been a metallic sausage grinder. I went through this in an earlier life with both a 350 Chevy and Ford 351 motors.

Best wishes for 2015 my friend!

Thanks and yes, my thinking is that it was time to start over with an engine with only street use and no previous metal processing! I am hoping that this engine will last as long as my previous stock engine.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

I didn't see it mentioned, what oiling system mods do you have ?

The engine had an EBS sump baffle but otherwise is stock. No Accusump. But I am seriously looking at options.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by thstone

The engine had an EBS sump baffle but otherwise is stock. No Accusump. But I am seriously looking at options.

Wow that hurts. Three in one season is just crazy! Any over revs? What was did different about your previous engine/car? Diff. tires and tracks?

I never really understood the EBS baffle's specific value other than being metal and the incorp. of the small baffle sections....I guess I would have to get my hands there to see how it fits up. There is no reserve oil volume and it would appear oil can still "climb" the baffle walls. I would think a trapped volume oil via a windage tray (horizontal baffle and vert. baffles would be the way to go with a deep sump as big as your ground clearance goes...then Accusump? Anyway there a few good sumps on the market now.

Ahh I know a guy....think he looses an engine a season (M97)chasing mustangs and camaros....high revs then boom