windage tray labor

stanger8172 · 01-28-2002, 04:26 PM

What is involved in bolting on the windage tray relative to the bottom end of the motor alone on my '91 5.0? Do alot of parts have to be removed to install it? Is labor expensive?

I am already having a new oil pump installed (parts and labor $300) but I don't want to get price gouged for a windage tray. Thanx

PKRWUD · 01-28-2002, 04:48 PM

Should be zero. Most trays require the removal of the oil pump for installation. There shouldn't be any more than replacing 4 main bolts with bolts that have thread after the head for mounting the tray. 8 minutes, tops.

Take care,
-Chris

stanger8172 · 01-28-2002, 07:21 PM

Thanx PKRWUD,

I'll tell the tech at the shop some of what you said so he won't charge me much more. Plus I saw windage trays starting at $60. That's cheap considering they say you get up to 20hp from it! Do you have any experience with a before and after install?

01-28-2002, 04:26 PM	#1
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	windage tray labor What is involved in bolting on the windage tray relative to the bottom end of the motor alone on my '91 5.0? Do alot of parts have to be removed to install it? Is labor expensive? I am already having a new oil pump installed (parts and labor $300) but I don't want to get price gouged for a windage tray. Thanx __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

01-28-2002, 04:48 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Should be zero. Most trays require the removal of the oil pump for installation. There shouldn't be any more than replacing 4 main bolts with bolts that have thread after the head for mounting the tray. 8 minutes, tops. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

01-28-2002, 07:21 PM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	Thanx PKRWUD, I'll tell the tech at the shop some of what you said so he won't charge me much more. Plus I saw windage trays starting at $60. That's cheap considering they say you get up to 20hp from it! Do you have any experience with a before and after install? __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

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