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How much oil for a dry engine with a Vortech?

Discussion in '94-95 5.0 - Specific' started by gnx547, Jul 12, 2014.

  1. Jul 12, 2014 #1
    gnx547

    gnx547 Active Member

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    My engine is a rebuilt 302 with a Vortech, the only oil I added was about 1/2 a quart in the lifter valley to lube the lifters. How many quarts should I put in? I was thinking 6.5 or 7 quarts?
     
  2. Jul 13, 2014 #2
    RichV

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    Stock pan?

    find out how much the vortech takes (assuming it's fed from the motor) and add that to 5qts. Then top it off after you run it, if necessary.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2014 #3
    gnx547

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    yes, it is the stock pan
     
  4. Jul 13, 2014 #4
    410sn95

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    The Vortech does not use enough oil to change the fill requirements. Fill normally.
     
  5. Jul 13, 2014 #5
    gnx547

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    What oil weight should I use for breaking in the engine?
     
  6. Jul 14, 2014 #6
    410sn95

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    Run what your engine builder recommends.
     
  7. Jul 14, 2014 #7
    rz5.0

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    If every thing was build to oem specs run oem recommend oil