Motor trouble at Gingerman

[GT Pony]

Looks like Oil starvation from HIGH-G + HIGH RPM + HIGH HEAT = two spun rod bearings.

I wonder if the Royal Purple 5W-30 was a bit too thin for a long track run where the oil gets pretty hot. Might consider using a 0W-40 or 5W-50 next time.

Do you have an oil temperature gauge on your car? If so, what was the max oil temperature seen?

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[tevaburns]

Sorry I haven't updated this in a while. Holbrook Racing Engines here in Michigan is rebuilding my motor with upgrades:

- Diamond Pistons 11.5 to 1
- MANLEY Forged H-beam Connecting Rods
- Moroso Aluminum Road Race Oil Pan (20572)
- CYLINDER HEAD PORTING
- COMP VALVE JOB
- CompCams CR NA Stage 3 cams
- BEEHIVE VALVE SPRINGS
- CLEVITE bearings
- ARP bolts everywhere
- ATi balancer
- MMR Hurricane Oil Pump
- TSS Crankshaft Sprocket Gear
- HD chains

 

[tevaburns]

I want more road course time so the car is getting some other changes too:

- Mishimoto Oil Cooler
- Steeda Front Splitter
- Front tow hook

- HOOD: MP concepts GT350 style
- TrackSpec center vent GT350

 

[Cobra Jet]

I want more road course time so the car is getting some other changes too:

- Mishimoto Oil Cooler
- Steeda Front Splitter
- Front tow hook

- HOOD: MP concepts GT350 style
- TrackSpec center vent GT350

Looks like you’re making some great progress!

That engine is going to rock once you get it out on the road again!

The hood selection and the center vent looks great too, very nice upgrade!

 

[tevaburns]

Looks like you’re making some great progress!

That engine is going to rock once you get it out on the road again!

The hood selection and the center vent looks great too, very nice upgrade!

Thanks man, I'm pretty excited.

 

[EFI]

How much oil does the Moroso pan hold and what type of springs did you go with?

Any plans on adding an accusump? Would be cheap insurance for that 5 figure motor and presumably 8000+ rpm.

 

[tevaburns]

How much oil does the Moroso pan hold and what type of springs did you go with?

Any plans on adding an accusump? Would be cheap insurance for that 5 figure motor and presumably 8000+ rpm.

The moroso pan hold 9 quarts. I had not really considered an oil Accumulator... but now I am.

 

[Bluelightning]

You should check out Honeybadger's GT350 engine build thread in the GT 350 section. Different motors obviously, but his is track dedicated, and I believe that he is using an accusump system of some kind to protect against starvation. He's a good source of info.

 

[EFI]

The moroso pan hold 9 quarts. I had not really considered an oil Accumulator... but now I am.

Hmm that's a bit dissapointing, only 1 more quart than stock.

The GT500 unit looks really nice, hold like 11.5 quarts and come with a beefier pump too. All for $800, you should check it out

 

[Cobra Jet]

Hmm that's a bit dissapointing, only 1 more quart than stock.

The GT500 unit looks really nice, hold like 11.5 quarts and come with a beefier pump too. All for $800, you should check it out

With that large of a pan poking from the k-member, how much ground clearance is there?

 

[EFI]

With that large of a pan poking from the k-member, how much ground clearance is there?

Well, theoretically no less than the GT500 has.

And that pan is mainly wider than just deep, similar to the FP350S pan.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Well, theoretically no less than the GT500 has.

And that pan is mainly wider than just deep, similar to the FP350S pan.

Interesting - can this be purchased from Ford Performance as an upgrade or just via reg Ford Parts online?

 

[EFI]

Interesting - can this be purchased from Ford Performance as an upgrade or just via reg Ford Parts online?

Check this thread out on TMO: https://trackmustangsonline.com/thr...2l-gt500-aluminum-oil-pan-and-pump-kit.15516/

Ford Performance 5.0L/5.2L GT500 Aluminum Oil Pan and Pump Kit
M-6675-M52S
Retail price $825.00

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6675-M52S
- Fits all 5.2L and 5.0L Coyote engines
- Includes the production 2020 GT500 high output oil pump, pickup tube, oil pan, windage tray/gasket and necessary installation hardware
- This unique cast/machined oil pan features a FP350S racecar inspired trap door baffle system to keep the pickup properly submersed during high G loads from cornering, braking, and acceleration

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