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We are currently working on improving the oil pump project, which was initially designed as an overkill pump. The middle part of the pump serves as the pressure relief valve and can be set up to 10 bar. However, since most Ford engines typically operate with an oil pressure of around 3 to 5 bar, we have been experimenting with various modifications to the pump design. We eventually decided to separate the pressure relief valve from the pump because the benefits outweighed the drawbacks of the old design. We have tested and implemented many tweaks to optimize the pump’s performance.
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