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Old 10-17-2022, 07:10 AM
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Hi all, I have a 2002 Corvette dedicated track car with a 383 stroker, I am running Redline 15w40 Race oil. I believe it has a hi volume oil pump but not sure. Now I put in some Smith Bros .040 oil restricted pushrods cause the valve covers seem to get full of oil at sustained hi revs and G-loads, and this oil would fill my catch cans completely after about 15 mins on track.
My question to everyone is, the idle oil PSI is about 40 and 55psi once hot and revved up to about 4k, would I run the risk of blowing out seals with these pressures? Would a windage tray help anything? THX Brian!
 
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Old 10-19-2022, 12:59 AM
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Those pressures should not be a problem. A windage tray will help keep oil at the pump during hard corners. A great idea for a track car.
You may also look into the possibility of enlarging the oil return passages.
 

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