LS6 Cam - Double Timing Chain and Ported Oil Pump Worth it?
05-04-2004, 01:27 PM
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LS6 Cam - Double Timing Chain and Ported Oil Pump Worth it? Just like the title says. Power wise I'm looking for about 380rwhp-400rwhp with stage I heads/LS6 Cam. The block is still out of the car and needs the cam and heads installed. Do you guys think it will be worth the $275 to get a double timing chain and a ported oil pump for my setup; my main concern is reliability, as this will be my daily driver. Thanks.
05-05-2004, 02:01 AM
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I'd get a new chain, I went with the Rollmaster double chain. I didn't buy a ported oil pump though, I bought a new stock pump, but just re-used my stocker since it seemed to be working well. Why not just buy a stocker for about $60 or so and install that instead of paying about $150 or so (not sure on the ported oil pump prices) for a ported one? I have 60 psi on start up and about 50 at idle once my engine is warmed up. At WOT, I have a little over 60 psi.
05-05-2004, 02:03 AM
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Well the shortblock I have has 16,000 miles on it and already includes a stock pump and timing chain. Maybe I'll just go with the timing chain then.