My last 10 SBCs & BBCs were built loose like that, maybe 2 1/2 on the mains. Lots of side leakage so a high volume oil pump is needed to keep up.
I feel the more oil that gets thrown up towards the cam the better. I use the big long filters, old Frampa # PH373, and leave the filter bypass operational.
SBCs are more forgiving in the oil department, but the BBCs as mentioned, like the thick stuff. Wait until the oil warms up before beating on the engine.
If you lose a rod bearing, maybe the oil wasn't thick enough. More pressure won't help as long as the furthest away bearings from the pump are getting oil.
I feel the more oil that gets thrown up towards the cam the better. I use the big long filters, old Frampa # PH373, and leave the filter bypass operational.
SBCs are more forgiving in the oil department, but the BBCs as mentioned, like the thick stuff. Wait until the oil warms up before beating on the engine.
If you lose a rod bearing, maybe the oil wasn't thick enough. More pressure won't help as long as the furthest away bearings from the pump are getting oil.
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