newpew02

I'm planning a cam swap sometime in the next few months. I've read threads saying to swap the oil pump, others saying it's not necessary. I've got a 01 WS6 with 29k miles. I've also read it's not necessary on 01-02 f-bods with less than 36k. What about once you reach that point, then do you need to swap it out. Also, should the timing chain be changed, or will the original be fine. I'm planning on the F13 for a daily driver. Sorry about the length of this thread and any help would be appreciated.

tim99ws6

iTrader: (31)

Put in a LS2 chain. It's only $29. It's not gonna break the bank. As for the Oil pump....It's a tough call, and a personal decision. You should be ok w/o one. But, say you get everything back together, and 3k miles later, the oil pump goes. Now you gotta tear that sucker all the way back down to change out something you were considering changing while you were in there. Just my thoughts.

cyphur

iTrader: (10)

you've got one of the newer pumps, which shouldn't fail as quickly as the older kind. with the low miles you have on your car, i wouldn't worry about it too much. if its that big of a deal, pick up an ls6 pump from someone off the board(maybe get it ported), or buy a ported one from the sponsors.

newpew02

I just read about the LS2 chain and it sounds like a good piece to put in while the engine's torn down. What does a ported LS6 pump usually go for?

newpew02

With the pulley off during the swap would it be a good idea to go ahead and put the ASP underdrive crank pulley on too?

Ferocity02

iTrader: (60)

An ASP pulley is a good thing to install during a cam swap if you have the money.

Also, I don't think you need a new oil pump. A double roller timing set would be a good idea though. I don't know anything about the LS2 chain.

ZR2877

Another vote for a pulley when you do the cam swap. I am having a LS6 pump and a LS2 chain put in next weekend. My car is a 98 with 100,000 miles so I think it's a must for me.

PREDATOR-Z

Are they necessary? NO
With 26K miles i wouldn't worry too much. Otherwise LS2 chain (actual replacement for all LSx as of 04), for added insurance.

newpew02

How long down the road before an oil pump swap would be necessary?

777

iTrader: (21)

50-60k prolly would be a good idea...there are many that go far longer but i wouldn't really want to risk it

PREDATOR-Z

I have over 55K on my 01 pump and 3 cams so far, all i usually change is the chain, which i did on the 2nd cam (J-WIS).
Now I would put an LS2, much cheaper than J-wis.