LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

oil pump?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 28, 2015 | 06:43 PM
Share
  #1  
lcfdvette's Avatar
lcfdvette
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: Ragley, La
Default oil pump?
I have tried searching but can't find a clear answer. I'm about to do heads and cam with all supporting mods. My motor has around 80,000 miles on it..do I need to buy an aftermarket oil pump? I have good oil pressure right now. I'll be running the Tick torque max 2 cam with stock 243s, so it's not like I'll be spinning it too the moon. I understand the concept of "while your in there" but for $150 I could put the money towards something else.
Reply
0
Old Sep 28, 2015 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #2  
LLLosingit's Avatar
LLLosingit
TECH Junkie
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 3,845
Likes: 487
From: Iowa
Default
No real reason to change it if it carries good pressure now it will when you replace the top end.
Reply
0
Old Sep 28, 2015 | 09:00 PM
Share
  #3  
mchicia1's Avatar
mchicia1
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 888
Likes: 9
Default
at 80k replace it
Reply
0
Old Sep 28, 2015 | 10:32 PM
Share
  #4  
RockinWs6's Avatar
RockinWs6
TECH Addict
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,628
Likes: 30
Default
I wouldn't change the oil pump but I would change the pickup tube o ring at the oil pump.
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2015 | 02:33 AM
Share
  #5  
Burken01's Avatar
Burken01
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (88)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,925
Likes: 14
From: Anaheim, Ca
Default
Originally Posted by RockinWs6
I wouldn't change the oil pump but I would change the pickup tube o ring at the oil pump.
this, if oil pressure is strong and steady it won't change after the swap.
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:31 PM
Share
  #6  
redtan's Avatar
redtan
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,764
Likes: 17
From: Belmont, MA
Default
If you're changing the timing chain then you might as well replace the pump also that will have to come out. No sense in doing all that work not to replace a $60 pump.

However there's no need for an aftermarket pump if you're keeping all the stock clearances.
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2015 | 02:02 PM
Share
  #7  
TyCZ28's Avatar
TyCZ28
TECH Resident
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 752
Likes: 2
From: Leander TX
Default
The TSP Ported ls6 Pump is a good option for slightly higher pressure and volume.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Sep 29, 2015 | 05:27 PM
Share
  #8  
lcfdvette's Avatar
lcfdvette
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: Ragley, La
Default
Alright thanks for the help. I think I'm just replace the O ring and call it good.
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 29, 2015 | 07:26 PM
Share
  #9  
mchicia1's Avatar
mchicia1
TECH Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 888
Likes: 9
Default
If you don't change it, at least take out the relief valve and clean out the bore.
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2015 | 08:57 PM
Share
  #10  
LLLosingit's Avatar
LLLosingit
TECH Junkie
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 3,845
Likes: 487
From: Iowa
Default
Originally Posted by redtan
If you're changing the timing chain then you might as well replace the pump also that will have to come out. No sense in doing all that work not to replace a $60 pump.

However there's no need for an aftermarket pump if you're keeping all the stock clearances.
I don't get it, Why replace a good pump with a good pump? They very rarely fail from fatigue like a rod bolt or rod, They wear and usually very slowly. So if it checks out there is no need to replace it. Chances are the new pump is no better than the old one and in some cases a new pump is worse than a old pump. A new pump has sharp edges that will wear away as the pump breaks in.
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2015 | 09:13 PM
Share
  #11  
redtan's Avatar
redtan
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,764
Likes: 17
From: Belmont, MA
Default
So if it checks out there is no need to replace it.
No there's no need to replace it, but some people like to have piece of mind of a new part especially when doing all the work to get the old one out anyway...especially when it costs 60 bux.
Reply
0
Old Sep 29, 2015 | 10:33 PM
Share
  #12  
LLLosingit's Avatar
LLLosingit
TECH Junkie
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 3,845
Likes: 487
From: Iowa
Default
Originally Posted by redtan
No there's no need to replace it, but some people like to have piece of mind of a new part especially when doing all the work to get the old one out anyway...especially when it costs 60 bux.
I would be more worried about the new pump than the old one, At least you know the old one works perfectly.
Reply
0
Old Sep 30, 2015 | 08:02 AM
Share
  #13  
farmington's Avatar
farmington
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,807
Likes: 13
From: Little River SC
Default
I replaced my 50k mile pump when I did a cam change with a stock LS6 pump. I had good pressures with old pump but new pump gave me about 6-8 psi more across the board
Reply
0
Old Sep 30, 2015 | 03:14 PM
Share
  #14  
lcfdvette's Avatar
lcfdvette
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: Ragley, La
Default
Originally Posted by farmington
I replaced my 50k mile pump when I did a cam change with a stock LS6 pump. I had good pressures with old pump but new pump gave me about 6-8 psi more across the board
I could be wrong but doesn't the 2002 LS1 come with the same oil pump as an LS6?
Reply
0
Old Sep 30, 2015 | 06:14 PM
Share
  #15  
Burken01's Avatar
Burken01
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (88)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,925
Likes: 14
From: Anaheim, Ca
Default
Originally Posted by lcfdvette
I could be wrong but doesn't the 2002 LS1 come with the same oil pump as an LS6?
Yes according to an old lingenfelter thread I read, they are the same pump and flow the same volume.
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
Generation III Internal Engine
View Next Unread
Main cap bolts - Replace or keep?




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:22 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE