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We would see oil pan temps upwards of 300f on summer track days. We used to run Mobil 1 15w50 and would have a hot idle of about 8psi on a stock engine, changed to LiquiMoly 10w60 and we saw an ~8psi increase. That was a long time ago, we now modify the oil systems and will see 90psi cold, and ~22psi hot idle, 85psi at the rev limiter hot.
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Originally posted by digger View PostWhen i was using 10W-40 mineral oil maybe 7-8 years ago, during one heat wave 115F with A/C on idling at 950-1000rpm and stuck in traffic for an hr my oil light started to go on at idle (i have the VDO pressure sender with 8psi switch). The coolant temp was around 102C.
i now use 10W-40/50 penrite full synthetic depending on season and gauge at worst indicates 10-15psi. I have temp sensor in the pan (will change that) so dont pay much attention to it as i get a better indication of temp from the pressure gauge.
This is on an engine that has done a bit above 100k miles on 3.1L stroker reusing the intermediate shaft bearings (not sure how many km on the original block) but they were mint no visual signs of wear at all despite signs of the owner not changing oil very often, unlike another block where it has flaked apart and you can visually see wear patterns after 125k miles with regular oil changes.
Btw, Will the m5x oil pressure sensor fit in m20 oil switch hole with no modifications?
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When i was using 10W-40 mineral oil maybe 7-8 years ago, during one heat wave 115F with A/C on idling at 950-1000rpm and stuck in traffic for an hr my oil light started to go on at idle (i have the VDO pressure sender with 8psi switch). The coolant temp was around 102C.
i now use 10W-40/50 penrite full synthetic depending on season and gauge at worst indicates 10-15psi. I have temp sensor in the pan (will change that) so dont pay much attention to it as i get a better indication of temp from the pressure gauge.
This is on an engine that has done a bit above 100k miles on 3.1L stroker reusing the intermediate shaft bearings (not sure how many km on the original block) but they were mint no visual signs of wear at all despite signs of the owner not changing oil very often, unlike another block where it has flaked apart and you can visually see wear patterns after 125k miles with regular oil changes.
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To add to what digger said, my oil pressure at 900rpm idle after 60 miles of 80-90mph at ~85F ambient temperature is 20psi (i.e. about the hottest my oil would get other than lapping a race track). This is measured after my oil filter and oil cooler, which causes a lower pressure reading compared to measuring straight out of the oil pump. I'm running LiquiMoly 10W-60, I believe this is very similar to BMW Twin Power Turbo 10W60.
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Originally posted by ADEN View PostMy oil light is not on and never comes on .Is that indicate i have a good oil pressure?
Oil light turn off after 2-3 seconds of cranking is that ok?
The oil light (~7psi iirc) will only come on while driving in a catastrophe failure so you probably won’t notice lower than normal pressure depending how much lower ( how worn) it is. It may or may not come on at idle, it depends what viscosity oil is used and the temperature it sees but with xxw-40/50 and hit oil you would most likely see light onLast edited by digger; 09-28-2022, 02:01 PM.
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My oil light is not on and never comes on .Is that indicate i have a good oil pressure?
Oil light turn off after 2-3 seconds of cranking is that ok?
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Originally posted by ADEN View Post
Please explain what happened if shaft clearance is out?
Is there symptoms to indicate failure?
Originally posted by digger View PostOnes I’ve seen fail have flaked / spalled and some have worn through. If clearances are too large the oil pressure will be lower as the oil “escapes” too quickly out the bearing (the oil pressure is actually the back pressure)
Front bearing should measure <1.496" (38mm), rear <1.437" (36.5mm). The rear is kind of a pain to measure, I use a telescope bore gauge and lots of patience.
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Ones I’ve seen fail have flaked / spalled and some have worn through. If clearances are too large the oil pressure will be lower as the oil “escapes” too quickly out the bearing (the oil pressure is actually the back pressure)
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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View PostCan't tell by eye, unless they are totally wiped. Check the clearance on the intermediate shaft, but in all honesty, why would you rebuild and NOT change them? It's a few hundred bucks that could potentially trash a couple thousand in parts.....in about .000001 seconds.
Is there symptoms to indicate failure?
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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View PostCan't tell by eye, unless they are totally wiped. Check the clearance on the intermediate shaft, but in all honesty, why would you rebuild and NOT change them? It's a few hundred bucks that could potentially trash a couple thousand in parts.....in about .000001 seconds.
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Can't tell by eye, unless they are totally wiped. Check the clearance on the intermediate shaft, but in all honesty, why would you rebuild and NOT change them? It's a few hundred bucks that could potentially trash a couple thousand in parts.....in about .000001 seconds.
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garage4age is a great channel!
IE 2.9L Ultimate Street Stroker pistons, 84mm crank, spacer/bolt/washer, ARP main studs, and Molnar rods ordered! Took a peek at the donor short block today, it’s oily/crusty, but should clean up really nice.
ForcedFirebird the intermediate shaft bearings looked to be in good shape (see attached), but will definitely defer to your advice on whether they should be replaced.
Last edited by mikey.antonakakis; 09-23-2022, 06:54 PM.
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Originally posted by mikey.antonakakis View Post
Did not do the math on it, but just did - maybe about 2deg? (I'm making assumptions about cam sprocket diameter). So, pretty minor.
I trust your dyno results much more than any heuristics I've heard, but I always heard that advancing the cam moves the powerband lower, also seen in dyno tests in the video below - warning, GM content ;)
Although for a 2deg difference in this case, probably doesn't matter much lol.
Engine masters does some decent testing too but most of it is geared toward the classic domestic crowd and they haven't done any cam timing tests.
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Spoke to Bimmerheads yesterday - I think I will go with 84mm stroke, IE Mahle “ultimate street stroker” pistons, and they recommended the heavier duty Molnar rods. And looks like they would be able to ship in about a week.
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You are correct, I typed in reverse. :/
Yeah I did the math a while back and figured it wasn't worth worrying about.
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