4kiro

I am going to be installing the Brute Speed blower cam, I am installing stock 317 heads also. I am not planning on putting in a high volume pump or timing chain. My oil pressure is about 40 at idle. I really dont want to mess with the oil pick up tube. I am planning on putting in a built motor in about two years. Any suggestions.

LsxNotchy

i would.. just added security

Grr

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ive never used anything but a a stock pump, never had any oil problems. Ive had 6 LS vehicles and the slowest one had about 475whp. I wouldnt **** with it

chevybayboy

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What about timing chain did you.change that?

chevybayboy

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Plus if your already there you might as well change it outif you havw the extra $$

Sales1@Texas-speed

Ultimately will come down to personal opinion. A lot of people choose to do it for the simple fact they have everything apart down there anyway. I think its a wise decision to replace it but definitely not a requirement if everything was in great working order before the swap. Timing chain would be something I recommend for sure though.

parks450

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Oil pump really isn't something that goes out in LS style motors, but te timing chains are a weak point.

You'll be fine without doing the pump, but timing chain I would definitely do. Just a stock ls2 chain would be good

Che70velle

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With the added stress of new valve springs, you really should put a new timing set in.

4kiro

Sounds good, I will get a new timing chain. Thanks for the advice.

derrickman05

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I changed mine and my chain but ive got 135 on the clock so I just wanted some cheap insurance.

Ethan[ws6]

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I've seen good and bad results. I've never replaced a pump, but most of my work has been on 01-02 cars which come factory with the ls6 pump.

2001 Formula

you can get a C5R timing set that will never go bad unless you mess the engine up big time I have one in my LS is was about $156

sscamaroburn02

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like the others it's good insurance to do both but at min the timing chain for sure. Simple to replace that at least.

HeavyMetl

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01-02 cars come with an ls6 pump? I wasn't aware of that, and what is the key benefit over an LS1 pump?

BrntWS6

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Wasn't that bad getting the p/u tube in but I understand not wanting to mess with it. If you decide to get one PM me and I'll send you a link for a place that sells them for $100.

Reckless

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Just did a cam swap on mine and it has 51k on the clock. Left the pump and chain. It's just a driver though. It doesn't get any serious thrashing.

2000PewterT/A

I would do the pump just for piece of mind, but definitely do the timing set.

4kiro

I know I should do it, I have about two weeks to make up my mind. I am planning to do the heads and cam on a weekend that I dont work.

LS1-450

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As noted, LS2 chain. The only thing that I know of that has failed in an LS oil pump (gear pump) is the spring. So, if you wanted to do anything regarding the oil pump, could just replace the spring w/ a stock replacement. No need to use an aftermarket high pressure spring.

RedRocketZ28

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I would for piece of mind. I didn't when I initially put the cam in my 2000 SS I had, but the car only had 16k miles on it. I left the pump and chain. At about 35k miles I replaced the chain and pump and I am glad I did as I ended up hitting it with a 100 shot. I would do it now so you don't have to worry about it.