If I recall correctly Bill Fisher made a point that he felt a splash oiler was
fine for performance upgrades despite some opinions to the contrary. To
illustrate his point he did the dyno tests with a splash oiler.
Grant 50 3100
Doug Pewterbaugh wrote:
> I haven't done yet, but may before I can get a '54 235 PowerGlide block &
> head. Put dual Rochester's with Fenton manifold & Fenton headers. I also
> have HEI to put in. Anything more radical than this & Bill Fisher's book
> says the old dipper/splasher oil system will be your weak link. There are
> shops that will convert a 216 to full flow/pressure oil system, but unless
> you really want to keep the original 216 look, I think it would be rather
> expensive. I just made sure that the manifolds that I got will fit both a
> 216 & a 235 so I can move them later.
>
> Regards,
> Doug Pewterbaugh
> dpewter@msn.com
> Denton, TX
> 49 3104 216 5-window
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RobXR250@aol.com <RobXR250@aol.com>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 10:16 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] 216 engine performance questions
>
> >I have a 50 3100 with a 216 in it. The engine was rebuilt and has maybe
> 1500
> >miles on it. I am wondering what performance upgrades will give me the most
> >bang for the buck. Also how much power will it add to my engine. What have
> >some of you done to your 216's
> >
> >Thanks
> >Rob
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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