Soul TKR

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got 118k miles on the car... having a new 224/224 114 cam put in right now... while in there should I have the stock oil pump replaced? or is it one of those "if it's not broken don't fix it things"?

if so... which pump will suffice?

Zitty'sZ

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I would definately change that oil pump while I had it apart and as far as which pump to use , a stock ls6 , SLP , and Melling seem to be the most prefered choices .

Ericbigmac83

iTrader: (19)

yup, it would be smart to put on a ported one, only $130ish. Ive got the melling one

Soul TKR

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so would this be a good replacement?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/High-...spagenameZWD1V

Grimes

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that would work....lots of ppl buy ported stock ones or you could try a melling

Zitty'sZ

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Yes sir, that would be just fine !

Soul TKR

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oh is that a ported stock one? or an ls6? (gonna read it again )

LS1C5Vette

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At least go LS6 but I would def change it, only another $80-$100, I got mine used with 15k miles for $40 shipped and ported and shimmed it myself in under a hour.

slt200mph

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They all are LS6 pumps for the last few years.

BlackScreaminMachine

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I asked the same question, milage and yr of the veh made were a BIG consideration, I have 39k on a 02 t/a and I feel confident in leaving it alone, for you I would def do it.

1Bad00SS

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Definately, and not to state the obvious, but change the timing chain, too.

lastcall190

iTrader: (36)

Picked up a Melling for my motor with similar mileage and similar sized cam. Couldn't be happier. Yes do the chain as well.

-J

slow trap

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^ yep, throw on an ls2 chain and ls6 pump and you should be good to go. i've heard good things about the melling pumps also so that pump may be worth a consideration.

SmaknaSS

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If I'm not mistaken I think the some of the pre 01-02 oil pump's had a problem going out. IF not, I would still change it anyway.

RedRallyeZ

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melling on order for my camswap, but mines a no brainer, ive got around 101,000 on the 2000, cheap insurance becasue i cant afford a motor and my oil pressures a little lower than id like it to be

Dave Carney

I wouldn't change it. You obviously got a good one. I would change put a new chain on though.