I know this is tough to answer considering they are just coming out. Do you think Ford actually addressed this problem or just went with the status quo?

 

The 03 motor is supposed to be 100% the same as 01/02.

 

If they have not addressed weak trannys,spark plug launches,and minor clunk in Front end,,,Do you relly need to ask?.....

If so,No,they will still have oil in intake which is a MINOR problem.

 

 

Very well put lightningquick

 

Actually it really isn't a problem at all....There really is not that much oil going into the intake. In fact, it is actually a little beneficial. The little bit of oil that goes in is actually coating the rotors on the blower protecting them from heat and friction...Where's the harm in that?. It then becomes atomized by the force inside the blower and continues on its way into the top of the engine providing upper cylinder lubrication...Where's the harm in that?. The actual only downfall is that in time, the fins on the intercooler may get dirty not allowing a proper heat transfer from the air to the coolant, so maybe once a year you pull the blower and intercooler off, and clean it.

 

Mrinaldi, I have never thought about it like that where did you come up with this theory? I personally thought the blower had its own lubrication and that this could be detrimental to performance.

 

The rotors themselves have no lubrication....I may be wrong, but again, the only way I can see it being detrimental to performance is by eventually dirtying up the intercooler...

 

Maybe someone should look into this theory.

 

I agree....

 

You never ever want any oil in the intake! Oil is an instant cause of detonation. Also coats the intercooler. Keep the oil in the pan, where it belongs. If you want oil in your intake buy a diesel. Skip

 

That is what I have always heard to. Just wondering where this new logic has come from?

 

i little oil in the air charge, will turn your 100 octane racing fuel, into a 79 octane POS. just hope it doesn't decide to "lube" you at the top end of the gear.

 

Was that a shot at me???? Every small block ford that I have ever raced always pulled a little oil into the intake, and it never gave me a problem...I also have never had a problem with detonation...Just lucky I guess.........

 

I think the better question is where is the benefit in that? The rotors do not touch anything, so why would they need lubrication?