Posted By: pro-streeter
What oil pump should I get for my 383 - 03/21/14 07:42 PM
I am about to purchase a new oil pump for my 1969 Road Runner 383 auto with AC. The car is stock so I am not looking for a higher performance pump, unless it is recommended. As I understand the HP pumps are thicker, does that cause any problems?
Thanks for any help
Posted By: James74
Re: What oil pump should I get for my 383 - 03/21/14 07:53 PM
I've run a Melling hv oil pump on all the big blocks I've had.... 2 400's, 2 440's and one 383.....without any problems.....
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: What oil pump should I get for my 383 - 03/21/14 07:56 PM
I run standard volume pumps, that's all that's needed. That's all you need.
Posted By: mike s
Re: What oil pump should I get for my 383 - 03/21/14 08:06 PM
Standard pump with stock pan.High pressure is ok not HV
Posted By: JohnRR
Re: What oil pump should I get for my 383 - 03/21/14 08:34 PM
Standard volume pump is fine , if you go to a HV pump you need longer bolts .
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: What oil pump should I get for my 383 - 03/21/14 09:13 PM
A std vol/std psi sealed power or other parts house pump is fine. I would take your feeler gauges & check the several clearances (easy to do/assembly line mistakes do happen). I'd use a normal wt of oil & see what you end up with for psi & 8lbs per 1K RPM is fine for a DD & even a low # at idle is OK IF it jumps up immediately when you get on it
Posted By: John_Kunkel
Re: What oil pump should I get for my 383 - 03/21/14 09:33 PM
There is no set answer to this question, if the standard volume pump produces acceptable pressure throughout the rpm/temperature it's obviously OK.
But if, due to loose clearances, the pressure drops off with temperature, a HV pump is called for. Luckily, on a BB it's changeable in situ.