I need to get pics of the crank to block height difference, the crank only hangs below the bottom of the block maybe 3/4." Which from looking at the pics on pg 1 is well above the oil level with even 7 quarts!
I need to get pics of the crank to block height difference, the crank only hangs below the bottom of the block maybe 3/4." Which from looking at the pics on pg 1 is well above the oil level with even 7 quarts!
Well said, I run 6.5 to 7.Gotta love some opposition. Actually, I really do like this thread. I used to run 6.5 qt.
So with the crank sitting about 3/4" below the block, I can see that there is a chance that the crank will hit the oil with 7 qt...
-- If the car isn't on perfectly level ground.
-- And only for the first few revolutions after starting the engine before the oil pump starts to lower the level while it distributes the slick stuff like it's supposed to.
I guess if you're into reving the engine & dropping the clutch before your right hand comes off the key, you might generate some foam. I recommend 6 qts for you then -- among other things.
7 qt for rod bearing longevity here.
Gotta love some opposition. Actually, I really do like this thread. I used to run 6.5 qt.
So with the crank sitting about 3/4" below the block, I can see that there is a chance that the crank will hit the oil with 7 qt...
-- If the car isn't on perfectly level ground.
-- And only for the first few revolutions after starting the engine before the oil pump starts to lower the level while it distributes the slick stuff like it's supposed to.
I guess if you're into reving the engine & dropping the clutch before your right hand comes off the key, you might generate some foam. I recommend 6 qts for you then -- among other things.
7 qt for rod bearing longevity here.
1. You realize that the picture with 4 quarts in the pan is probably the situation when the car is running right. Although you may possibly get some sort of windage if you are on a steep decline, id consider it pretty minor.
2.the filter and oil cooler keep about 1 quart in them combined, reducing the level in the pan to 6 quarts on start up, which still should not cause an issue. even so, it would occur for maybe 25 seconds at start up, where rpm is pretty minimal.
wow! i wonder what would happen if you actually put 9 quarts in your car!
Can we sticky this already!!