ANTICOP RAM AIR

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doing my swap into my 99 TA and want to do all I can think of while the motor is out... so far:

Katech rod bolts (require no machining)
LS7 chain
Cam/spings (undecided, waiting for an affordable package deal, im a cheap ***..)

Now, the oil pump... motor has 53k ish miles... should I just port the pump or replace with new one and port it as well... I know the early LS motors had shitty pumps but what about this one... from a 2004 or 2005 Escalade.... Info, opinions?

ANTICOP RAM AIR

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nobody has any opinions? Im probably going to just buy a new melling and port it

LS1-450

iTrader: (33)

It's fine; they're gear pumps...port it & use it. If you end up scrapping it, I'll take it & find a use for it.

3rdCoastPowerSports

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I agree with Mr. 450 above me... change the spring in the pump

ANTICOP RAM AIR

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just wanted to make sure it was a reliable pump.. ill port,shim and use it then... saves me 90$...

2JZFC

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Planning on doing the same thing for a cam upgrade and turbo. What spring should I get? Is there a part # for it?

TIA