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Mar 17, 2004 | 08:02 AM

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Ported vs. Regular Oil Pump

I know you can pick up the ported version for 120 or the regular version at GM Parts Direct for 56, is there a need for the ported version on a H/C setup?

Mar 17, 2004 | 08:54 AM

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i would say either a stock ls6 or ported ls6 pump both should get ride of the inherent problems of your stock 98 pump if in fact you are replacing it...personally Im not even gonna bother I figure my motor will be on borrowed time anywayz might as well go out in style lol

Mar 17, 2004 | 08:57 AM

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Just more excuse for a real big buildup

Mar 17, 2004 | 07:24 PM

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I went ported....its worth the couple of extra psi for the whole safety insurance factor....you really only need 10psi per 1000rpm(or so the experts say)...but its nice to know that when you wrap the engine up to 7000 that you have good oiling.

Mar 17, 2004 | 07:34 PM

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Just more excuse for a real big buildup

Mar 17, 2004 | 09:00 PM

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I plan on going with a new LS6 oil pump on my next engine project, I don't think a ported one is necessary. If you want one and fell better about it go for it. I've never regretted going with a Katech ported LS1 oil pump on my 99 T/A that had less than ~35,000 at time of H & C.

If your 98 has a lot's of miles(35,000+) on it it's probably out of the "danger zone".