I have information that you guys might be interested in. I was browing thru the Ford Specfictications on the Duratec 3Ls and it seems Ford might have given the newer 3L engines a "bigger" oil pump.

This is the spec for a 98 Duratec 3L (Taurus)

Oil Pressure (Hot 1500 RPM) 138-310 kPa (20-45 psi)

This is the spec for a 01 Duratec 3L (Escape)

Oil Pressure (Hot 448 RPM) 310 kPa (45 psi)

According to these specs, it makes the same or more pressure at a lower RPM. Food for thought...

David Zambrano
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