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Dec 13, 2004 | 12:12 AM

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getting a cam

I decided to go with a 231/237 from TSP and the precision race kit. If anyone would like to add anything or sugest anything, please give me your opinion. Want to make this cam count. And also, is a new chain really needed with this?

Dec 13, 2004 | 12:14 AM

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a new chain is not needed, but you should since it's coming off. its one of those things that you might as well do.. bout the cam, maybe someone else can answer that. Good Luck

Dec 13, 2004 | 12:16 AM

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How much more would that add to it, i already have to get a spring compressor and "rent" a pully puller from auto zone.

Dec 13, 2004 | 12:44 AM

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I just bought that same cam and spring kit. Nice choice.

FWIW, I bought the double roller with it just b/c everyone says it's one of those things you should do.

Dec 13, 2004 | 12:46 AM

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Get a new oil pump

Dec 13, 2004 | 02:29 PM

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Is the oil pump really needed though, I see both sides of it. I have heard you need a chain. How much more is that going to make it, damn cars, they are addictive.

Dec 13, 2004 | 02:32 PM

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If your car is not an 01-02 I'd go ahead with the oil pump. Also you can get a roller chain that will work with the stock cam gears. That is what is what I did and it's not near the pain to change. Work just as well. I believe it is a Jwis or Cloyes my memory fails me sometimes.

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Dec 13, 2004 | 02:38 PM

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Ya, i have a 1999. I will go ahead and do the chain and the new pully, so i dont have to screw with it later.

Dec 13, 2004 | 02:42 PM

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Ya, i dont think my miles are too low with 72k on the clock. So an oil pump would be a great investment from what i hear from everyone. I will search for the price on that, have not really looked into oil pumps.

Dec 13, 2004 | 03:52 PM

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I got the ls6 unit from TSP for $130. Works great. Pressure is about 5-10 psi higher than my old 98 pump.

Dec 13, 2004 | 09:38 PM

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I plan on changing out my stock cam this spring, w/new springs, rods, and retainers. Will mostly change out the timing chain w/JWIS since 40K miles on my 2002 Hawk.

Oil pump, IMO is too much added expense, but the chain $130 - $150 may well be worth the investment.