How does a Chevy performance oil pump work?
Increasing the physical size of the inlet, outlet, and the height of the spur gears (in a traditional gear pump) or rotors (in a gerotor design) will allow the pump to move a larger quantity of oil. This is Chevrolet Performance’s bolt-on upgrade oil pump for traditional small-block Chevy V8s.
Why do you need a pressure and flow oil pump?
The oil is the literal lifeblood of your engine, and the oil pump is its heart. Adequate lubrication is absolutely essential, and making sure that we’ve got plenty of pressure and flow to all the right places is what makes engines live and last.
What kind of oil pump does a small block Chevy use?
This is Chevrolet Performance’s bolt-on upgrade oil pump for traditional small-block Chevy V8s. It carries P/N 14044872 (a.k.a. Melling M55HV) and boasts 1.5-inch tall gears and a 25-percent increase in volume over the original equipment at the same pressure. It’s a good choice for any small-block that’ll be asked to race or be pushed really hard.
Which is the best oil pump for hot rods?
The basic bolt-on, out-of-the-box oil pump offerings available to most hot-rodders are pretty limited, but oil pumps from companies like Melling and Moroso have been proven to be pretty effective and reliable options.
Which is the best high pressure oil pump?
High Pressure Oil Pumps. Melling high pressure oil pumps can aid in increasing the amount of oil pressure in engines with low oil pressure. Melling oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application.
How are oil pumps tested for pressure and flow?
Every Melling oil pump is individually tested for pressure and flow under conditions designed to duplicate actual engine operating conditions. A new Melling pick-up tube/oil screen assembly provides the lubrication oil as well as protection for your oil pump from materials that find their way into the engine oil supply system.
When do you need an oil pump shaft guide?
An oil pump shaft guide is necessary to connect the oil pump drive shaft to the intermediate drive shaft. Melling recommends installing a new oil pump shaft guide when it is needed. Melling Engine Oil Priming Tools were developed as a way for engine builders to safely pre-prime the engine with oil prior to the initial engine startup.
When do you need a new oil pump sprocket?
A new Melling oil pump sprocket is recommended to complete every new oil pump install when required. A new oil pump sprocket is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking and even twisting damage of the old shaft and sprocket even when the part appears to be in good condition.