S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here?

[Fabman]

This is the kit I bought.

Ford Performance Parts M-6067-M52S Ford Performance Parts 5.0L/5.2L Aluminum Valve Covers | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Ford Performance Parts 5.0L/5.2L Aluminum Valve Covers with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Valve Covers at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

 

[Fabman]

Looks like Steeda has them a little cheaper:

Ford Performance Mustang 5.0L/5.2L GT500 Style Aluminum Cam Cover - Pair (2011-2023)

Improve the cooling of your engine with this set of aluminum cam covers. The aluminum helps dissipate heat faster than the stock material and offer protection against exhaust manifold heat. The covers feature a provision for oil-air separator kits that will maximize efficiency and performance.

www.steeda.com

 

[Fabman]

Care package from @AJ Hartman

 

[Mad Hatter]

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[Mad Hatter]

Was just double checking... So your oil pump is the Boundry assembled oil pump with the steel backing plate and billet gears?

 

[Fabman]

Was just double checking... So your oil pump is the Boundry assembled oil pump with the steel backing plate and billet gears?

Yes, sort of.
Its those parts, ordered separately, then clearanced and assembled by JDM engineering.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Thanks, its listed like that now on the JDM website (maybe its because of you). Just trying to make up my mind between that, and the Melling setup. My oil pressure is keeping me up at night...

 

[Fabman]

Thanks, its listed like that now on the JDM website (maybe its because of you). Just trying to make up my mind between that, and the Melling setup. My oil pressure is keeping me up at night...

I trust only 2 people with my motor stuff. AED Tuning and JDM Engineering. Everything gets assembled by them.
If its something that comes assembled, we disassemble it, check it, and adjust whatever is out of spec then re assemble.

Take our CJ intakes for example....would you just bolt that thing on the way they come without checking it out or would you look inside and see all that junk and have it cleaned up first?

Everything here gets heavily scrutinized before it goes anywhere near the car.
Some may call it "excessive compulsive".
I just call it being "terribly terribly thorough".

 

[Fabman]

Thanks, its listed like that now on the JDM website (maybe its because of you). Just trying to make up my mind between that, and the Melling setup. My oil pressure is keeping me up at night...

If this is the one you are looking at I don't think it includes the Chrome Moly Housing.

5.0L TI-VCT BILLET STEEL GEROTOR OIL PUMP

Ford Specialists for over 20 years. We specialize in supercharger installation, header installation, Modular Ford engine builds, Ford Lightnings, Shelby GT500's, Coyote engine builds, Ford Raptor Tuning, Whipple Superchargers and more!

www.teamjdm.com

Best bet is to call Jim Jr. and tell him you want what I have.

 

[Fabman]

This is a critical part of the program:

Coyote High Flow Anti-Cavitation Backing Plate – Boundary Racing Pumps

Our Billet back plates use advanced CFD simulation and exacting 3D precision milling to create a blend of engineering and manufacturing that produces less leak

www.boundarypumps.com

 

[Fabman]

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I switched to those covers to utilize the 9/16-18 plug port to run a drain for my catch can. Not a lot of slope, but it doesn't let oil accumulate in the can. Safer, in my mind, than running the return line to the pan past 2000* headers.
The little orange rubber circles are actually one-way flapper valves that also help oil that gets into the baffle sucked back into the head, off-throttle.

 

[Fabman]

I switched to those covers to utilize the 9/16-18 plug port to run a drain for my catch can. Not a lot of slope, but it doesn't let oil accumulate in the can. Safer, in my mind, than running the return line to the pan past 2000* headers.
The little orange rubber circles are actually one-way flapper valves that also help oil that gets into the baffle sucked back into the head, off-throttle.

I wonder if it can keep up with the amount or blow by I’m seeing….

 

[blacksheep-1]

hey Sal, are you using any type of pan evac system?

 

[Fabman]

hey Sal, are you using any type of pan evac system?

No, not legal in SCCA

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I wonder if it can keep up with the amount or blow by I’m seeing….

I'd think it can. My new engine was putting a lot of blow by into the can, filling it about 1/2 way in a day. I normally consider this "not good" but the engine makes good power and oil pressure and doesn't smoke out the exhaust so...

Anyways the drain line is a -6 and that seems to keep everything quite happy.

 

[302BOB]

as long as "everybody is happy". and .every thing is good...can't ask for much more than that..except maybe for a win now and then........that may be getting greedy...........

 

[Fabman]

I'd think it can. My new engine was putting a lot of blow by into the can, filling it about 1/2 way in a day. I normally consider this "not good" but the engine makes good power and oil pressure and doesn't smoke out the exhaust so...

Anyways the drain line is a -6 and that seems to keep everything quite happy.

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Mine overflows the catch can in 4 laps.
I lost a gallon in a 6 lap qualifier and 30 min race.
But...the motor runs great so....maybe I'll make this bypass hose and try it in a practice session and leave my 5 qt overflow tank in place just in case.

Thanks for all the numbers on thread/hose size.
Saves me from having to figure it out.
I love TMO!

 

[Fabman]

You know, they always say: "an engine is just a pump"....which is true.
Turns out mine is an oil pump.

 

[Fabman]

I'd think it can. My new engine was putting a lot of blow by into the can, filling it about 1/2 way in a day. I normally consider this "not good" but the engine makes good power and oil pressure and doesn't smoke out the exhaust so...

Anyways the drain line is a -6 and that seems to keep everything quite happy.

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Whats this hose?