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Topic: WINDAGE TRAYS-ARE THEY WORTH IT???
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mellowyellow
Esteemed Member Posts: 223
From:miami, fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-04-2000 07:03 PM
  
I hear a lot of hype about them. There are a number of them advertised and they all make claims about horsepower gains. A friend suggested that I get one for my stang that has a built 5.0.IP: 205.188.198.178 |
SteveLaRiviere
Big Kahuna Posts: 7360
From:Saco, Maine USA '72 Mustang Sprint 351C '94 F-150 XL 5.8L and a '97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-04-2000 07:19 PM
They definitely work at high rpm. 10-15 horsepower for $50-100 isn't that bad a deal.------------------
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Moneymaker
Big Kahuna Posts: 4655
From:Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-04-2000 08:09 PM
In a word.........YES!  Alex------------------
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cpmaverick
Forum Kahuna Posts: 282
From:AUburn, AL
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 10-04-2000 09:10 PM
Hey man, they're cheap, and a 5.0 version can be had for cheaper than most... Go for it!I used a Boss 302 unit, worked great, got it new at a swap meet for $30, You can get the studs from any Ford dealer.  ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
-1987 5.0L B303 roller cam/rockers
-1968 Mustang Toploader
-1977 Lincoln Versailles 9 inch w/discs
-1980 Granada Front Discs
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Moneymaker
Big Kahuna Posts: 4655
From:Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-05-2000 12:43 AM
Charlie has his digital camera working overtime I see. Cool!  Alex------------------
Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator
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Billgear
New to M&M Posts: 95
From:Concord,CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-05-2000 02:56 AM
I gotta quite reading these things, now I think i should get a windage tray It would be alot cheaper if I kept the blinders on!!
And I just promised my wife, no more parts
for a while. I could sent it to my buddys house. Regards,
Billgear www.289mustang.com IP: 63.195.53.76 |
MrWesson22
Esteemed Member Posts: 140
From:Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 10-05-2000 03:03 AM
Amen, Bill. I hear ya... I'm thinking: "Hmm... with the money I saved by going with a custom grind hydraulic cam over a solid lifter (woulda had to change springs and lifters), I could afford that. And an extra 15-20hp is nice."------------------
Neal 69 mustang
351C/toploader 4sp IP: 209.214.71.46 |
MrWesson22
Esteemed Member Posts: 140
From:Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 10-05-2000 03:04 AM
Oh, and a question. How and why do they work/add power? I assume it has something to do with reduced friction, but that's just a guess. I really don't know. /me is young and doesn't know anything, right blue hairs? ------------------
Neal 69 mustang
351C/toploader 4sp IP: 209.214.71.46 |
georgeb
Forum Kahuna Posts: 885
From:Solomons, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-05-2000 10:03 AM
The higher you rev the more benefit is derived - crankshaft drag is reduced and oil aeration (foaming) is reduced. Actually, a "windage tray" in the lifter gallery to keep
hot oil off of the bottom of the intake manifold is a good idea, too, if you're going for ultimate BHP.IP: 198.23.5.10 |
cpmaverick
Forum Kahuna Posts: 282
From:AUburn, AL
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 10-05-2000 12:59 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Charlie has his digital camera working overtime I see. Cool! Alex
HaHa, actually my scanner isn't even working right now; just happened to have that one 'tucked away on my website. ------------------
-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
-1987 5.0L B303 roller cam/rockers
-1968 Mustang Toploader
-1977 Lincoln Versailles 9 inch w/discs
-1980 Granada Front Discs
www.MAVERICKGRABBER.com IP: 131.204.6.212 |
Moneymaker
Big Kahuna Posts: 4655
From:Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-05-2000 02:22 PM
That's cool Charlie, my scanner has NEVER worked!  Alex------------------
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