Mailbag: Selecting the Right Oil Pump for a Twin-Turbo Chevy LQ4
Q. I’m building a twin-turbo Chevy LQ4 engine and I’m not sure which oil pump to use. Melling’s Performance line has several to choose from. Can you give me some […]
Video: Tricks & Tools to Pressure Lube a Modern Engine
Recently, we ran an article on knowing the difference between oil pump primers. While the story focused on earlier V8s with distributor-driven oil pumps, we also touched briefly on modern […]
Buyer’s Guide: Why You Need to Know the Difference Between Engine & Oil Pump Primer Designs
Despite sharing a name, not all oil pump primers are designed for the same job—certain oil pump primers are made to only prime the oil pump, while others can prime […]
Oil Pump Primer Tech: Starting Up Your New Engine the Right Way
The need to prime a fresh engine before initial start-up isn’t a big secret. It’s also a good idea to prime the oil pump before it is installed. Experts concur. […]
A Closer Look at Melling’s New Shark Tooth Oil Pumps
The spur gear wet sump oil pump has been around for a long time. A very long time. It works pretty well, and there have been improvements over the years. […]
Mailbag: Do I Need a High-Volume or High-Pressure Oil Pump?
Q: Do I need a high-volume or high-pressure oil pump? … A: When buying an oil pump, you have a few options. The right pump for you depends on how […]
Quick Tech: High-Volume Oil Pumps and When You Might Need One
Most people know Jason Line for his on-track accomplishments. But Line and teammate Greg Anderson are hands-on gearheads. Both spend countless hours wrenching on their Pro Stock engines as well as their […]
Video 101: Oil Pump Pressure vs. Flow
One of the biggest misconceptions about oil pumps centers around oil pressure. As this video from Melling explains, oil pumps don’t produce oil pressure. They flow a particular volume of […]
Mailbag: How to Set up an Oil Pump for High Performance Applications
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking oil pumps. Q: I want to put a high volume oil […]
Mailbag: Eliminating Excessive Oil Pressure Drop
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re clearing up concerns about oil pressure. Q: I have a second-gen Firebird. I swapped […]