Windage tray

Mike Taylor 3601 · 03-09-2016, 10:28 AM

I didn't have good results when i tried diamond stripper tray in SBC
Mike Taylor 3601

Ron Gusack · 03-09-2016, 01:00 PM

Thanks Mike. I've read some positive things about the louvered trays. I went from a screen tray to no tray and didn't notice any difference at all.

joespanova · 03-11-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

I didn't have good results when i tried diamond stripper tray in SBC
Mike Taylor 3601

Whaddya mean , you "didn't have good results".
Did you dyno back to back between a tray and diamond stripper.........or make track runs and determine any variation in performance was solely due to a different tray / screen?

Ed Wright · 03-11-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joespanova

Whaddya mean , you "didn't have good results".
Did you dyno back to back between a tray and diamond stripper.........or make track runs and determine any variation in performance was solely due to a different tray / screen?

I have been told by two very sharp, well known, engine builders to not use a tray. "Leave it out" they said, and that they always just pitch them. That getting the oil back in the pan faster is more important. I pulled the tray, did not slow down one bit. I have not used one since. That was in 2010. I think maybe you are looking in the wrong place for hp. jmho

Signman · 03-11-2016, 05:19 PM

What are you doing to keep oil from getting sucked up out of the sump?
Are you using a kickout pan?

Ed Wright · 03-11-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Signman

What are you doing to keep oil from getting sucked up out of the sump?
Are you using a kickout pan?

One man that told me that has tested big blocks on his dyno with a clear plastic pan they built, so they could actually see what was going on in there. He said it was hard to see, lots in the air. They do not use kick outs. Most SS cars seem to use full length sumps. I just have a Moroso with kick outs, but I'm cheap.
He said about nothing sucking oil up out of the pan. This is the first I time I've heard that one.

03-09-2016, 10:28 AM	#1
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,372 Likes: 355 Liked 308 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Windage tray I didn't have good results when i tried diamond stripper tray in SBC Mike Taylor 3601

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Ron Gusack Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 244 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Windage tray Thanks Mike. I've read some positive things about the louvered trays. I went from a screen tray to no tray and didn't notice any difference at all.

03-11-2016, 05:19 PM	#5
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Windage tray What are you doing to keep oil from getting sucked up out of the sump? Are you using a kickout pan? __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"