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Old 04-22-2013, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by blykins View Post
I think the hv pump deal is just an excuse from manufacturers. I use hv pumps in everything and have never had a gear failure or a shaft failure........"

me neither. I am a firm believer in using the Melling HV pumps, especially in small block Ford engines. They need all the oil volume / pressure that the HV pump can deliver. My Paxton equipped GT350 had the HV pump, and had 72 psi oil pressure when hot. On numerous occasions I ran that car flat i out for as long as a tank of gas would allow. After 10 years and 50,000+ miles the engine never had any breakdowns and upon inspection, zero wear on rod & main bearings & zero wear on cylinder walls. I credit the HV oil pump w/ a chromemoly drive shaft, and Mobil 1 15w-50.

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