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Oil Pump Gear FAQs
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Q. Why do I want to change my oil pump gear to a CircuitWorx unit?
A. An unfortunately common side effect of running high
horsepower engines that utilize certain OEM components
is that you soon find the limitations of those components.
Of course, this usually happens at the most unopportune
moment, when you need the engine to perform at its best.
One component that has become an increasing problem as
horsepower has increased is the OEM oil pump. For some
reason, OEM oil pump failure is especially common in Honda
Prelude motors but also happens in B16 and B18 motors.
The stock oil pump is made from sintered metal. This is
a process where a very fine powdered metal is placed in
a mold and and pressed into shape to bind the material
together.
CircuitWorx Oil Pumps are built from a stress proof billet material that has been proven to handle the extreme loads common in high horsepower motors.
If you want to make it across the finish line first, replacing the weak points in your engine with durable CircuitWrox components is cheap insurance against component failure.
Q. What else can I do to insure the longevity of my oil
pump?
A. First, CircuitWorx Oil Pump Gear user and engine builder Jeremy Lookofsky, recommends the use of a brand new oil pump case when you install the CircuitWorx gear. A new case will eliminate any out-of-roundness possibly caused by the OEM oil pump gear. A new case will provide good, cheap peace of mind.
Second, if you're building a stroked race motor, Jeremy
recommends having all the bottom end parts balanced. A
properly balanced bottom end will help to eliminate harmonics,
the number one cause of broken oil pump gears.
Finally, make sure all of the screws on the back side
of the oil pump case are tight. Use a little red Loctite(R)
on the screws when assembling the case. Even a few thousanths
of an inch of movement can cause abnormal oil pump wear
and securing the screws will prevent them from backing
out under vibration which will keep the gear from moving
around.
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Drive Train FAQs |
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Q. How do I know if I need to use Stage 1 or Stage 2 CircuitWorx drive train products?
All CircuitWorx Stage 1 products are sold individually are interchangeable with the O.E.M. Honda parts. It's a great way to get CircuitWorx parts in your car one item at a time. CircuitWorx Stage 1 Axles are much stronger than factory axles and have been tested up to 700 HP without failure. There should be no question that anyone making a lot of horsepower in their Honda can benefit from a CircuitWorx axle upgrade. If you choose the CircuitWorx Stage 1 Axles you can still use your stock C.V. joints and hubs. The real question is at what point do you switch to a Stage 2 set up.
CircuitWorx Stage 2 products are an entirely different animal. Everything is bigger and stronger. You will need the entire drive train from hub to hub since it is a custom set up. CircuitWorx supplies extra beefy hubs, outboard CV joints, super strong axles, inboard CV joints, intermediate shaft and the spool. Obviously at 700 HP the need to switch is a very good idea, but a lot depends on tire size as well as some other issues. Each situation is different and you can get expert advice from Dynamic
Auto Sports by calling a technician at 949-457-1234.
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