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Mar 29, 2012 | 08:43 AM

danrun

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Oil pump

What should I go with? Fresh complete build. Tps 228r cam, ls7 lifters, and mostly stock inside other than that. I put a gm replacement and when it got to full operating temp the psi was around 23. I dont like that. What should I go with?

Mar 29, 2012 | 09:15 AM

MT0911

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A Ported LS6 Pump would do great or you can look into Melling Oil Pumps. I personally run the Ported LS6 and I'm usually around 50 psi cruising, and I have had zero issues so far.

Mar 29, 2012 | 09:58 AM

danrun

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If I went with a melling ou think go with a high pressure? And can you order the ls6 already ported somewhere?

Mar 29, 2012 | 11:12 PM

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Most likely You have some bearing clearances that are a little larger than optimum , but FYI Amazon has the Melling 295 for $60 brand new ,,,,,,it's from Northern through Amazon ,,,,,good luck

Mar 30, 2012 | 08:16 AM

danrun

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Yea after my oil pump went out I've gd nothing but hell. The day after I replaced the pump a lifter collapsed and scarred my cam. Fixed all that and 2 days later broke 2 rods and cracked one. So I decided to just do a complete rebuild since I already had alot in it. The oil pump may be good. I just had low oil pressure the day before the rods broke