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After a few trials and tribulations, I finally have my car back together. I posted in forced induction about the decision to pull my motor out of caution, due to seeing what appeared to be glitter in the oil on two different occasions. Well, on disassembly, I couldn't find any metal in the motor and the bearings looked ok....not great. One thing that I did find was the oil pump o ring was indeed pinched, which is why the oil pressure was never really stellar....enough to pass and keep the crank and rods floated but just barely. After reassembly and getting the car back on the road, I can definitely say this, that little oil pump o ring can cause all types of grief, one that issue I don't see mentioned much is the relationship between it and valvetrain noise. My motor is now stone quiet.....no more lifter noise....no more "sewing machine". Anyways here are some pics for those that are interested.

zraffz

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It makes sense that your valve train could quiet down if your lifters weren't pumping up right.

Jimbo1367

Good catch. Might be worth the small investment of a oilpump girdle.

slogo

What is this oil pump girdle you speak of?

Spade

iTrader: (26)

What rod and piston combo you running? Car looks good with those rims, I have the same ones. Really cant beat the Fikse FM5's. What tires you using?

Game ova

Thanks man, Rods are callies as well as the crank. Pistons are Diamond.

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Posted this in the dyno section, but thought I would post here as well. This is from today.

Spade

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Very awesome.

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Just realized that I didn't answer your question. Tires are 315 35 17 nitto.

Spade

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Haha, no worries. So I searched around for your build but could not find it. Mind giving some details on the motor? I am in the process of building a procharged 370. My goal is 800hp as well.

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Ls2, Forged callies rods and crank, Diamond pistons and rings (steel top ring), Tri coated bearings, arp studded top and bottom, Tu1 cam, Moroso 7qt pan, stock ls6 heads (except for valve springs), ls9 head gaskets, ls6 intake, 100# injectors, 76mm gts, two walbro 342 pumps, single 3 inch exhaust, Monster 5 clutch, intercooled on E85.

Spade

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Between those injectors and pumps I know you have no fuel problems. What lines are you running? I can only assume a boost reference regulator as well.

Overall though seem to me a modest build with great results. Simple is the best I can think of.

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Half inch fuel line, and yes...it's an aeromotive referenced reg. And you are right, simple parts.....no real trick pieces. Down to the air to air cooler.

Game ova

I'm unfamiliar with an oil pump girdle. Where are these acquired?

Spade

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LS1 Oil Pump Girdle

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRP-LS-Engin...NWFVkv&vxp=mtr

I had to do a quick search as well because I did not know what it was. However after looking it seems to make a lot of sense.

Game ova

That's an odd looking piece. Doesn't look like it would do much good for my setup, as there's already a brace on the pickup tube. (Moroso pan)

Paco7

Not sure if im on the right spot to post this. Im looking for someone that can do an LS Swap on 95 Ford F-150. It currently has a 5.0 but we all know a Ford isnt worth anything unless it has an LS in it. Lol
Any help is appreciated!

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This may well be the greatest Hijack of all time.

whatsa347

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It is dude, that's just perfect. Please don't have it deleted, it's so funny.

Spade

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That is to funny