windage trays

1984 GT · 03-30-2002, 02:33 PM

Do windage trays really produce a HP gain?

I have a mildly modified 302 ( heads, cam, intake, 650 double pumper, underpullys, shorty headers, H-pipe, Flowmasters and K& N filter).

RoadWarrior · 03-30-2002, 03:16 PM

When i was building my engine i looked into getting a windage tray. But my engine builder said it wouldnt make a BIG difference. Windage doesnt really start till around 5500RPM i think it was. And my engine peaks at 5800. It would probably have made 2 or 3 HP more but i didnt think it was worth it. But if your engine sees alot of high rpms then its probalby a good idea. But if your like me than its not really needed.

1984 GT · 03-30-2002, 07:34 PM

Thanks, I thought the ads for up to 20 HP seemed to good to be true.

drudis · 03-30-2002, 10:23 PM

A big advantage is that it helps keep the oil from frothing up as much. Lets the oil fall into the pan and stay ther, versus getting whipped with bubbles before going into you oil pump.

03-30-2002, 02:33 PM	#1
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	windage trays Do windage trays really produce a HP gain? I have a mildly modified 302 ( heads, cam, intake, 650 double pumper, underpullys, shorty headers, H-pipe, Flowmasters and K& N filter).

03-30-2002, 10:23 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	A big advantage is that it helps keep the oil from frothing up as much. Lets the oil fall into the pan and stay ther, versus getting whipped with bubbles before going into you oil pump. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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03-30-2002, 03:16 PM	#2
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	When i was building my engine i looked into getting a windage tray. But my engine builder said it wouldnt make a BIG difference. Windage doesnt really start till around 5500RPM i think it was. And my engine peaks at 5800. It would probably have made 2 or 3 HP more but i didnt think it was worth it. But if your engine sees alot of high rpms then its probalby a good idea. But if your like me than its not really needed.

03-30-2002, 07:34 PM	#3
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	Thanks, I thought the ads for up to 20 HP seemed to good to be true.