Uprated oil pump

[Paul_S13]

I was wondering if a high pressure oil pump would help the big end situation on the CA18DET lump, I thought maybe the extra pressure would supply enough oil to the bearings to prevent the dreaded big end knock.

Any thoughts people?

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[Jezz_S13]

How much would one be & where from?

I'm damn close to finishing my engine & perhaps now is the time to put one in.

Do you not have a risk of blowning turbo oil seals?

Jezz.

[Paul_S13]

I'm looking for one as you are reading this message!

[mambastu]

Did you ever find one Paul ?

[Filmidget]

You can blueprint/'port & flow' an oil pump to improve its efficiency apparently. I know a amateur (by choice 'cos he has a very good reputation, and long waiting list) that has done quite a few. Does this mainly for K-series and pinto/cossies though.

Would have thought it means it flows more oil, rather than increasing the pressure by much?

Perhaps an alternative to finding a high pressure pump.

Cheers, Phil

[Paul_S13]

Originally posted by mambastu
Did you ever find one Paul ?

No I didn't, but all sharp edges and rough bits were taken off to give a bit more pressure.....but not much.

[Filmidget]

Aaahh, so I had remembered correctly.

Did you have a measureable pressure increase Paul? Assuming you have a gauge - how much increase in pressure?

Cheers, Phil

[Paul_S13]

I had borrowed an snap-on oil pressure gauge and found that I had a few more psi, but nothing to shout about.