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rickseeman replied to the thread New 512 build planning.Yes .004" will cause you to lose oil pressure because of your lack of volume. Use your old HV pump. A new stock 440 is really tight like... -
rickseeman replied to the thread New 512 build planning.This is an interesting 2 minute video from Melling showing the oil flow through various main bearing clearances. You can't believe how...
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rickseeman replied to the thread New 512 build planning.Just spend a little time thinking about your oil needs. With today's larger clearances everywhere you pretty much know you need the HV...
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rickseeman replied to the thread New 512 build planning.In the old days 426 Hemi Top Fuel cars used the stock oil drive. There was nothing else available. Cold 70 weight oil and wide open...
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rickseeman replied to the thread New 512 build planning.Save your old oil pump. You may want it. You are building a nearly 600 horsepower engine to put in your car and you want to run the...
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rickseeman replied to the thread Rebuilding cost for a 1970 440HP engine sitting for 30 years.Do you desire to overhaul the engine? I know the 12.5 pistons would mean avgas but overhauling an engine today is so expensive. I am in...