Another Oil Pump Question
10-13-2012, 07:15 AM
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Another Oil Pump Question I just received my new GM oil pump P/N 17801830. I see alot of people on here recommend the Melling high volume pump. Is this pump adequate or is it a 
Also was thinking about having it ported and possibly blueprinted is it worth the extra time and mone to have that done? If so is there a good thread on how to do that on here?
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Also was thinking about having it ported and possibly blueprinted is it worth the extra time and mone to have that done? If so is there a good thread on how to do that on here?
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10-13-2012, 10:16 AM
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The pump is a good pump ........the problem is with a 5 qt. oil pan You run a risk of running out of oil before enough drains back while driving hard for extended periods of time or road racing . If You have a 6 or 7 qt. oil pan then You should be fine but road racing could still suck it dry .
