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I was told by a Duratec engineer that the best thing that we could do for cheap is run a half quart over the full line- that should help-
FYI the oil pan in the duratecs is about 3/4 quart too small for the motor because so much oil stays up in the cams area- gets too much air in it and then when you need it its still up there trying to get back to the oil pickup -
so run a 1/2 quart high and it should be ok.
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Originally posted by Horse:
I was told by a Duratec engineer that the best thing that we could do for cheap is run a half quart over the full line- that should help-
FYI the oil pan in the duratecs is about 3/4 quart too small for the motor because so much oil stays up in the cams area- gets too much air in it and then when you need it its still up there trying to get back to the oil pickup -
so run a 1/2 quart high and it should be ok. Me like what me hear. I've been running six myself, since 6.5qts sounds a little high IMO, but this definitely sounds like a cheap, good precaution for those who like to hang those righthand corners tight!
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I thought overfilling was bad for the engine? Puts too much strain/pressure on it or something. Is this safe to do?
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Originally posted by Horse:
I was told by a Duratec engineer that the best thing that we could do for cheap is run a half quart over the full line- that should help-
FYI the oil pan in the duratecs is about 3/4 quart too small for the motor because so much oil stays up in the cams area- gets too much air in it and then when you need it its still up there trying to get back to the oil pickup -
so run a 1/2 quart high and it should be ok. I know after I get this sucker fixed I will be over filling the oil 6-6.5 qts. It is an expensive lesson to learn though.
Chad ----------------- http://www.1dzine.com jetski@mindless.com 98.5 SVT ? KKM Tru Rev ? Glasspack instead of resonator ? Dyno Max Super Turbo Muffler w/Brospeed 3.5" Rolled tips ? Brembo/KVR Cross Drilled Cadnium Front Rotors and KVR Carbon Brake Pads ? Blown Engine Replaced @ 41K
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Good info Horse! Did the engineer have any comment on the crankshaft areating the oil at the 6.5 quart mark - is this likely to happen? Did he have any other comments about this? I have been running 6.0 myself, may have to go to 6.3.
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Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
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Just wanted to update. Ford has offered to pay for half of the costs so I gave them the go ahead today. Full engine replacement with radiator, waterpump... the works. Not sure if I'll hang on to the car after the work is done, but I guess I have a little time to think about it. Should be back on the road in 3-4 weeks. Thanks everyone for your support.
Chad ----------------- http://www.1dzine.com jetski@mindless.com 98.5 SVT ? KKM Tru Rev ? Glasspack instead of resonator ? Dyno Max Super Turbo Muffler w/Brospeed 3.5" Rolled tips ? Brembo/KVR Cross Drilled Cadnium Front Rotors and KVR Carbon Brake Pads ? Blown Engine Replaced @ 41K
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Mine just went out tonight! How much are they charging you? Will they do that for me?
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I just suffered from a blown engine yest. when i went on an on ramp, one i go on all the time at high speeds, the light flicked on real quick. But the engine didnt blow for another 15-20 miles. Now i take this ramp everyday at high speeds oil was fine jsut checked it the day before. now it looks like mud.
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I run 6 qts of oil in my SVT and have taken this one ramp (26mile to M-53, in MI) HEAPS of times at at least 0.8G going right, as fast as I can, with my tires on the limit of adhesion (squealing). No problem as of yet. I think the fact that I have a sway bar (keeps car flatter) and the fact that I run a fulls six quarts in it helps. But who knows?
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Does anyone have the actual number of contours that have blown their engines?
Last time I tried to figure it out is was around 20 on this board. But I know it's more than that.
If you have a good guess or know that number please post it.
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