Spring oilers
09-30-2015, 08:01 PM
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Do you guys think there would be much benefit to adding spring oilers on lower horsepower engines? I'm probably gonna be putting some small whipples on my (basically) stock 454 mags over the winter, and I'm assuming the max hp I'll be making is 525-550ish each. These whipples have a spot where you have to run an oil line to that cools the bearings, and another fitting that you just dump back into the crankcase, but i was thinking about dumping them into a valvespring oiler system instead....? What do you think, sound like it would be worth it?
10-01-2015, 05:34 AM
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I run the billet fabrication covers, with a titan pump. We see no drop in pressure. We also plumbed a return line from the back of the head to the pan.
10-01-2015, 07:48 AM
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Do you guys think there would be much benefit to adding spring oilers on lower horsepower engines? I'm probably gonna be putting some small whipples on my (basically) stock 454 mags over the winter, and I'm assuming the max hp I'll be making is 525-550ish each. These whipples have a spot where you have to run an oil line to that cools the bearings, and another fitting that you just dump back into the crankcase, but i was thinking about dumping them into a valvespring oiler system instead....? What do you think, sound like it would be worth it?
10-01-2015, 07:59 AM
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That's what i figured... i was only considering it because I'm having to run an oil line up there anyway for the blowers. And thought it would help with the long distance poker runs i do
10-01-2015, 10:04 AM
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With all the trouble with the 525efi springs, Has anyone out there used them on that engine to extend spring life ? And if so, what did they get for results?
10-03-2015, 10:22 AM
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They raise the valve cover a bit so if you`re close anywhere like I was with the Gen3 manifold might wanna take that into consideration. I had to get a header spacer. I haven`t noticed any oil temp difference. My oil pressure dropped 10psi with a 10778 HV pump most noticeable at at idle after a good run. I plan on a Titan or Shumann pump upgrade this winter.
Can be a pain to line up 2 gaskets and the spring oiler .. it would be better if the were part of the valve cover.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...teresting.html
SB posted some good info on their benefits. I like the peace of mind that I have plenty of cooling and lubrication up there.
I tapped them of my Thermofilter (line with warning light) I teed of that line for the other side later
Can be a pain to line up 2 gaskets and the spring oiler .. it would be better if the were part of the valve cover.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...teresting.html
SB posted some good info on their benefits. I like the peace of mind that I have plenty of cooling and lubrication up there.
I tapped them of my Thermofilter (line with warning light) I teed of that line for the other side later
10-03-2015, 10:29 AM
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I have spring oilers under the valve covers plumbed from my oil thermostate filter housings and in the T&D steel shaft rockers. Seems to be working great! Not everyone agreed on that setup but I insisted. We also opened up the drain holes in the heads. Engine details are in this thread...
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ser-video.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ser-video.html
