Originally Posted by
Mister G
still amazing that the pump can handle over double the intended max zetec power let alone an engine of that spec.... Looks like the ecu control was a wise investment!
how is the pump effected by more power though?
Its just supplying oil, not doing anything power related especially.
Its demands dont really change directly with power.
Even if you say the oil gets hotter and thinner etc, that isnt any real extra load on a pump in a way that should effect its reliability IMHO, sure it might result in a drop in oil pressure which could kill the engine, but the pump itself shouldnt die as a result.