The role of the performance oil pump
We all know that effective lubrication of any Internal Combustion Engine is an important factor in keeping the engine running smoothly, which is why frequent oil changes are always such a key component of any car’s service and maintenance schedule.
However, with a high performance or racing engine the need for effective lubrication becomes absolutely critical. This is due to the much higher operating parameters of such an engine. Tighter component tolerances, higher pressures, temperature extremes and faster moving parts all demand super effective lubrication.
Not only does the right system prolong engine life and provide a sound insurance policy against expensive rebuilds, it will also maximise performance efficiencies. Effectively a win-win; a faster and more reliable engine.
Oil pumps are arguably the most critical part of such a lubrication system, as it is the pump which distributes the oil to all moving parts of the engine.
The actual pumping action is generally achieved using either an internal geared mechanism, or ‘Gerotor’, both types being typically driven off the crankshaft at a gearing of around half the engine speed. This speed is determined by the undesirable tendency for oil to ‘cavitate’ at higher rpm – the term used to describe air cavities forming and collapsing.
The Pace range
The Pace Standard pump range consists of a range of oil pumps designed to perform based broadly around the different potential flow rate requirements of an engine – which generally increase in relation to increased engine size.
Standard Pump Range
- Pace COMP-C
- Pace CD 2000
- Pace BG Pumps
- Pace GEAR Pumps
- Pace CLASSIC Pumps
Flow rates start at 6 litre per 1000 rpm of the pump speed for the Compact C, through to 37 litres per 1000 rpm for Pace Gear pumps. We also offer a classic range consisting of various classic racing pumps.
Your perfect Pace pump
When you upgrade to Pace pumps you are not only investing in what is often considered to be the best pump on the market in terms of design, materials, manufacturing and performance.
You are equally investing in Pace expertise and advice.
To ensure that you specify exactly the right solution for your build, Pace engineers are here to help establish parameters such as engine data, application (i.e is your engine destined for sprint, endurance, track or maybe just fast road use), standard pump data and system data.
We have a customer specification survey which details all the key information required, and which our engineers will be more than happy to talk through with you. By giving us as much information and data as possible we’ll work with you to recommend your perfect pump, and we’ll often also suggest several alternative solutions for you to consider.
Bespoke manufacturing and after sales support
Whilst the Pace Standard range caters to a very broad range of potential applications, Pace is also equally able to design and manufacture fully custom solutions to suit almost any brief.
Additionally Pace is able to deliver a full after sale support service from pump stripping, inspections and reporting to repairs and rebuilds.
Pace pump technology and capabilities are today driven forward by motorsport engineering group Neil Brown Engineering; engine partner to some of motorsports most successful racing teams including BTCC, DTM, F3 and historic formulas. NBE is currently sole engine support provider for the F4 British Championship, and sole engine supplier to BTCC teams Halfords Yuasa Racing, Team BMW and Ciceley Motorsport in 2021.
