FS-DE Oil System

[Crazee D]

Thanks for the input fellas!
One point on the filter location; As I understand it, the oil filter does its best work with hotter oil temps. I wanted the PRV to be the 1st stop and the filter to be prior to cooling for this reason.

Have we done a step by step how-to yet?

 

[bazooka joe]

(poke)dano, you still want my stuff right? i'm bringing it sat

 

[big Lou]

Hey Doc can you still get racing bearings? I need rods and crack please!

 

[MP3racer]

Hey Doc can you still get racing bearings? I need rods and crack please!

LOL!! Hope it is crank bearings you need and not crack...

Anyway, yes I can get the special rod bearings we use but your rods have to be "milled" for them since the tab on these is opposite to the OE rod bearings. Not a big deal if you are ordering your rods, just need to let the manufacturer know.

For the crank, we use the OE Mazda bearings but size each journal specifically (so you will probably have different sizes for each journal). If you want to have your engine builder give me a call I can get the specific OE mains from Mazda.

 

[big Lou]

Sorry for the crack keep that on the down low JK! I was a little tired i'm getting the k1 rods and i will let my builder know what you said.

 

[MP3racer]

Sorry for the crack keep that on the down low JK! I was a little tired i'm getting the k1 rods and i will let my builder know what you said.

Sounds good...when you order the rods just tell them you want them setup for bearing "tangs" on both sides. That way you will be able to use either the race bearings we use or the OE Mazda rod bearings

 

[Signature Sound]

Are the bearings for longevity reasons or specific clearances? Stupid question but didn't know if it allowed for something unforeseen.

 

[MP3racer]

Are the bearings for longevity reasons or specific clearances? Stupid question but didn't know if it allowed for something unforeseen.

Since the rods are fed from the mains, we have found it absolutely necessary to get the clearance on each of the mains exactly perfect. This requires sizing the bearing thickness to the journal and housing.

This is all part of the package that allows these motors to be run at race rpms and for longevity

 

[XoX1de]

Since the rods are fed from the mains, we have found it absolutely necessary to get the clearance on each of the mains exactly perfect. This requires sizing the bearing thickness to the journal and housing.

This is all part of the package that allows these motors to be run at race rpms and for longevity

what kind of rpm your race car stays ? like 5000 and up?

 

[MP3racer]

what kind of rpm your race car stays ? like 5000 and up?

NO, with the turbo the curve is all done around 6500rpm so our power band is 4000 - 6500 rpm

 

[vinnie mack]

Maybe in your world it would be. LOL Not that bad a job anyone doing this now should be doing a timing belt by now anyway.

I agree its not that big of a deal doing everything with the motor in the car. You don't have to drop the motor to do any of it. The front of the motor can easily be accessed by hand with the right things removed.

I will have pics of my set-up in the next few days.

 

[Crazee D]

cool thank you

any other pics of or suggestions about plumbing lines?

 

[Signature Sound]

My profile has some crappy photos....

 

[DarkAngel]

Dont want to beat a dead horse here but many may be wondering, is the coating and system still being offered?

 

[richs970]

Yup Just got mine last week.

 

[MP3racer]

Dont want to beat a dead horse here but many may be wondering, is the coating and system still being offered?

Yes, very much so...just PM me and I will get you the info and address to ship your pump to!

Rich...thanks for updateing the thread!! BTW, how's the pump and the build??

 

[big Lou]

Installing mine in the next few months once the motor is finally built!! will definitely post pics!!!

 

[MP3racer]

Installing mine in the next few months once the motor is finally built!! will definitely post pics!!!

Looking forward to seeing the pics!!

LOL, kind of nerdy but all these pumps out there that we have done are like "children". I like to keep tabs on them and see how they are doing(first)

 

[Signature Sound]

Looking forward to seeing the pics!!

LOL, kind of nerdy but all these pumps out there that we have done are like "children". I like to keep tabs on them and see how they are doing(first)

Well one of your oldest kids will be graduating to a dyno soon. My pump is still putting out consistent pressure. I put a ton of miles on it and each oil change is briefly inspected. Since it all seems reliable now, I have no worries about putting down some good numbers. Thanks a million for helping us all out with what used to be huge problem. You rock Tom!

 

[Signature Sound]

Installing mine in the next few months once the motor is finally built!! will definitely post pics!!!

I SO BADLY WANT TO SEE SOME PICS BRO! Hey Tom, would you forgive him for threadjacking if he posted his pics in here? Lol