Which oil pump to use?

El_Diablo · Jul 18, 2009

Alright, well theres a lot of debate looking online through various forums and half of it never gets a real answer.

My question is, with a turbocharged 302 what should i run?

The options-
Standard volume/Standard Pressure
Standard Volume/High Pressure
High Volume/Standard Pressure
High Volume/High Pressure

Also, when is an aftermarket pan a must? I would love to get one but funds are tight on this build so is it a must have item?

LAFENATU · Jul 18, 2009

Just get a standard melling pump unless your building a race car.

tell me where your going with the car..and ill tell you if you need a new pan.

El_Diablo · Jul 18, 2009

Streets, but i honestly drive like an asshole and like im on a road course..... I like to take turns as fast as possible.

The car wont be a race car but i would like to make atleast 400hp to the rear wheels through an auto.

Rice_slayer · Jul 18, 2009

El_Diablo said:
I like to take turns as fast as possible.

Lol then why did you buy a mustang

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Paul · Jul 18, 2009

Standard volume, standard pressure.

LAFENATU · Jul 18, 2009

400hp...you can use a stock pan. Are you changing the K member?

El_Diablo · Jul 18, 2009

most likely i will not just yet......... what about on up to 500-550?

LAFENATU · Jul 18, 2009

Stock pan.

If you REALLY insist on getting a new pan, I would get the Moroso pan...but your stock pan will be just fine.

El_Diablo · Jul 18, 2009

next question..... melling select or standard melling pump?

LAFENATU · Jul 18, 2009

Advance or AutoZone carry them.

Melling Oil Pump Part # M-68

El_Diablo · Jul 18, 2009

I know of melling and that they have great products but melling has a "select" series that is supposed to be more durable. Just wondering if its worth the extra $20 to go select over standard.

http://www.mellingselectperformance.com/Products/CastIronOilPumps.aspx#Ford

LAFENATU · Jul 18, 2009

No clue.

I have always used the pumps I posted.

Paul · Jul 19, 2009

Just use a standard, normal, plain jane pump for cryin' out loud. Before you install it, remove the bottom cover and inspect the gerotor and machining on the casting for any nicks or burrs. Then slap that baby back together and install it.

Paul.

OnyxCobra · Jul 19, 2009

I put in a Melling high volume standard pressure, I figured while i'm in there a little extra oil couldn't hurt, stock pan has worked fine for me. I got it from Advance Auto and it came with a hardened driveshaft.