Windage Trays-power? better oiling?

rwhite65 · 07-16-2004, 07:06 AM

Well, I researched this a bit through the archives and really saw no real answer to the question...and maybe there is not one.

I do not really buy what the adds say for an extra 20hp. But in theory, I could see where they could be effective. Even if they do not ad the extra power they claim....do they help keep the oil from anit-frothing as I have heard.

I hate to ask this question, but have NO experience with a windage tray....and see very few guys boasting that they run one. At this point, I am wondering if the $60 bucks for the tray would be better spent towards something else.

opinions?
Ryan

LX5liter · 07-16-2004, 04:26 PM

They are a good idea IMO. They do save some horsepower by reducing the parasitic loss of the crank having to turn itself through the oil, and the anti-frothing is good as well.

86GT · 07-18-2004, 01:32 PM

I've run one for years now. I wouldn't run one without it, as it does help with oiling, and reduces drag. Its a cheap way to free up some (not a lot maybe 5-10 if you're lucky) power, and it'll never wear out.

88workcar · 07-18-2004, 09:14 PM

A year ago we had a thread on this. Dan said they tested it and did better with out it. I always wanted to put one in also, but Dan's word with me is good as if I tested it myself.

rwhite65 · 07-18-2004, 09:42 PM

yeah, I think that is the thread I read when I searched the archives. Thanks for the replies guys.
Ryan

420nitro · 07-18-2004, 10:37 PM

I generally just run a Main girdle and a good Canton pan. They generally come with a crank scraper on the pan.
My .02's

RPM427 · 07-18-2004, 11:35 PM

They are more effective on engines that will see higher RPM's, not really needed in a street car.

jonnyk · 07-20-2004, 07:06 AM

They definitely start to have an effect at very high rpm's (above 5000 at least), but our engines rely a lot on splash oiling for the camshaft...I wouldn't have put one in if I did it again.

07-16-2004, 07:06 AM	#1
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Windage Trays-power? better oiling? Well, I researched this a bit through the archives and really saw no real answer to the question...and maybe there is not one. I do not really buy what the adds say for an extra 20hp. But in theory, I could see where they could be effective. Even if they do not ad the extra power they claim....do they help keep the oil from anit-frothing as I have heard. I hate to ask this question, but have NO experience with a windage tray....and see very few guys boasting that they run one. At this point, I am wondering if the $60 bucks for the tray would be better spent towards something else. opinions? Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

07-16-2004, 04:26 PM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	They are a good idea IMO. They do save some horsepower by reducing the parasitic loss of the crank having to turn itself through the oil, and the anti-frothing is good as well. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

07-18-2004, 09:14 PM	#4
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	A year ago we had a thread on this. Dan said they tested it and did better with out it. I always wanted to put one in also, but Dan's word with me is good as if I tested it myself. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

07-18-2004, 09:42 PM	#5
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	yeah, I think that is the thread I read when I searched the archives. Thanks for the replies guys. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

07-18-2004, 11:35 PM	#7
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	They are more effective on engines that will see higher RPM's, not really needed in a street car. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

07-18-2004, 01:32 PM	#3
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	I've run one for years now. I wouldn't run one without it, as it does help with oiling, and reduces drag. Its a cheap way to free up some (not a lot maybe 5-10 if you're lucky) power, and it'll never wear out.

07-18-2004, 10:37 PM	#6
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	I generally just run a Main girdle and a good Canton pan. They generally come with a crank scraper on the pan. My .02's

07-20-2004, 07:06 AM	#8
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	They definitely start to have an effect at very high rpm's (above 5000 at least), but our engines rely a lot on splash oiling for the camshaft...I wouldn't have put one in if I did it again. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

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