Oil Recommendation For a Supercharged Ford Modular

[racecougar]

Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
The fact that your engine hasn't grenaded doesn't mean it's the best fit for the application.


I agree. I haven't had any issues running M1 5W-30, but that doesn't mean it's necessarily the best option for my application.

-Rod

 

[bubbatime]

I would stick with what your machinist recommended. It is a readily available, high value oil.

 

[Mitch Alsup]

Originally Posted By: Ben99GT
Hot idle oil pressure is typically low on a Modular. Ford specs say the 4.6 4V should see 20-45 psi "hot" at 1500 rpm.


Do you/FORD think that "hot" is 212dF or 305dF ?

That is, is "hot" mean fully warmed up, or does "hot" mean fresh off a through thrashing on the track?

 

[Ben99GT]

Fully warmed up, I'll pull the actual spec when I get a chance.

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: oilboy123
Nice car, I would not have as big a scoop, but that is a nice year XR7.


It's more of a necessary 'cowl' hood than a "scoop".

And yeah, that is one SANO ride/installation, and a VERY cool engine swap idea!!

 

[racecougar]

Originally Posted By: dailydriver
And yeah, that is one SANO ride/installation, and a VERY cool engine swap idea!!

Well thanks for the compliment.

-Rod

 

[racecougar]

Originally Posted By: panthermike
Nice car, Kenne Bell blower

Any vids by chance?


Here is an in car video from a race at Dayton, OH, in 2007 when it was running 12.9's.


Here is a video of the same run, shot from the grand stands.



Here is a video from last October, running 12.7's at Muncie, IN.


I haven't made it to the track yet this year, but the car is making another 63 rwhp and 36 rwtq than it did last season. I'd like to see 12.2's or better out of it this year.

-Rod