Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run?

Bobby Fazio · 11-26-2009, 11:44 AM

I have a SS/L '64 Mustang with a high winding 289 small block in need of some major updating! My MSD 7B is over 20 years old and my two holley fuel pumps are from the early 80s as well. What do you guys recommend?

As far as oil goes I was running 5-20 synthetic (regular non zinc) but have heard it may not be good for my race engine.

Glenn Hayes · 11-26-2009, 12:30 PM

I would suggestion either the New Mallory ignition systems or the ICE Ignition Systems since the MSD folks have sent their stuff to China to be made.
Here is a link to the ICE Ignition which is the Best: http://www.iceignition.com/

Regarding the fuel system, I would suggest Aeromotive: http://www.aeromotiveinc.com/

Regarding oils, that depends on the clearances in the engines rods and mains.

Alan Warman · 11-26-2009, 01:05 PM

You can try this guy he rebuilds and updates MSD units.
http://www.techwestracing.com/

Dragsinger · 11-26-2009, 01:41 PM

I second the note about Tech West Racing. Give Pat a call and talk with him about your options.

BlueOval Ralph · 11-26-2009, 01:59 PM

When it comes to Fuel Pump Weldon is the only one to use, now with a life time warranty. Call Jim Craig there.

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Originally Posted by SStock1373

I have a SS/L '64 Mustang with a high winding 289 small block in need of some major updating! My MSD 7B is over 20 years old and my two holley fuel pumps are from the early 80s as well. What do you guys recommend?

As far as oil goes I was running 5-20 synthetic (regular non zinc) but have heard it may not be good for my race engine.

Todd Hoven · 11-26-2009, 11:43 PM

Buy an Aeromotive pump Bob. They pay contigency, and have a first rate product. The Joe Gibbs oil is the best on the market. Just call them for a recomdation on what one to use...

james schaechter · 11-27-2009, 07:33 AM

I switched to Joe Gibbs oil this year. I just bought a stock of it for next year. They have 30 wt Break in oil too. Best price so far is from a fellow SuperStock Racer. David Haag. He has an end of year sale going on right now 15% off of the Gibbs stuff he has. Shoot him an e mail if you need some oil. Jim

http://www.haagracing.com/

dhaag@haagracing.com

Alan Roehrich · 11-27-2009, 11:47 PM

We've got an MSD 7AL-3 system in the car, replacing a Mallory set up. It is more reliable, starts easier, and is more consistent.

We run a complete Magna Fuel 500 series Pro Stock system, -10 lines to the regulator, and -8 to the carburetor. The car is a little faster, and more consistent.

We've had good luck with both Joe Gibbs XP2 and Royal Purple Racing 11.

Bobby Fazio · 11-28-2009, 06:58 AM

Thanks guys!

11-26-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,381 Likes: 1,155 Liked 3,506 Times in 429 Posts	Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? I have a SS/L '64 Mustang with a high winding 289 small block in need of some major updating! My MSD 7B is over 20 years old and my two holley fuel pumps are from the early 80s as well. What do you guys recommend? As far as oil goes I was running 5-20 synthetic (regular non zinc) but have heard it may not be good for my race engine.

11-26-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? I would suggestion either the New Mallory ignition systems or the ICE Ignition Systems since the MSD folks have sent their stuff to China to be made. Here is a link to the ICE Ignition which is the Best: http://www.iceignition.com/ Regarding the fuel system, I would suggest Aeromotive: http://www.aeromotiveinc.com/ Regarding oils, that depends on the clearances in the engines rods and mains. __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"

11-26-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
Alan Warman Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? You can try this guy he rebuilds and updates MSD units. http://www.techwestracing.com/ __________________ Alan Warman STK 4107

11-26-2009, 01:41 PM	#4
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,759 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? I second the note about Tech West Racing. Give Pat a call and talk with him about your options. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

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Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,330 Likes: 884 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? Buy an Aeromotive pump Bob. They pay contigency, and have a first rate product. The Joe Gibbs oil is the best on the market. Just call them for a recomdation on what one to use... __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock

11-27-2009, 07:33 AM	#7
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,929 Likes: 1,077 Liked 1,212 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? I switched to Joe Gibbs oil this year. I just bought a stock of it for next year. They have 30 wt Break in oil too. Best price so far is from a fellow SuperStock Racer. David Haag. He has an end of year sale going on right now 15% off of the Gibbs stuff he has. Shoot him an e mail if you need some oil. Jim http://www.haagracing.com/ dhaag@haagracing.com __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

11-27-2009, 11:47 PM	#8
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,929 Likes: 1,001 Liked 1,062 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? We've got an MSD 7AL-3 system in the car, replacing a Mallory set up. It is more reliable, starts easier, and is more consistent. We run a complete Magna Fuel 500 series Pro Stock system, -10 lines to the regulator, and -8 to the carburetor. The car is a little faster, and more consistent. We've had good luck with both Joe Gibbs XP2 and Royal Purple Racing 11. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

11-28-2009, 06:58 AM	#9
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,381 Likes: 1,155 Liked 3,506 Times in 429 Posts	Re: Which.. ~Engine Oil ~Ignition Box ~Fuel Pump should I run? Thanks guys!