OIL PUMPS AND PANS

摘要

The best way to eliminate most oiling-related issues is by selecting the right oil pump, oil pan, windage tray and pickup tube for the application. If you're dealing with an engine using OE bearing clearances as, then a stock volume oil pump should work well. However, if you plan to use larger bearing clearances, then, typically, a high volume oil pump should be chosen. While most applications - whether stock or performance - use a wet sump system, it should be noted that these components can have some rpm limitations. There is a physical limit related to rpm on a wet sump, and once that threshold has been crossed, the gears or rotor sets can no longer continue filling with oil, causing cavitation to begin. This typically happens somewhere between 6,500 and 7,500 rpm, but may occur at lower or higher rpm levels.