Ok, im getting ready to put a cam in my car. my stock oil pump at idle is around 45 and around 65 when crusing down the road. should I put a new one in? my car is a 2001 w/ 50 K on it. thanks for the help.

<small>[ April 22, 2003, 02:13 AM: Message edited by: LARRY01Z28 ]</small>

 

You'll get varying responses to this one. I didn't replace mine. I, also, had 50K at the cam swap but chose to leave well enough alone. It's your call. Some will say replace it, others wont. Get ready for the responses! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

Any engine I've had apart that far I've replaced the oil pump they don't cost that much and it's just good insurance.

 

ok, So I guess I should do it then. but should I get a stock on or go with one from one of the sponsors?

 

what cam you going with Larry?

 

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how about using a new LS6 pump?

 

I put one in (SLP) when I did the cam.
I wasn't going to,but Speed inc. called
me and said"while the front is apart"...
I said"go ahead" (just for insurance)
It has great pressure.
I'd be mad at myself if the stock one failed.

 

I put a cam in my car and still have the stock oil pump in there. I only have 10,000 miles on it and I have a 2001 model.

I have heard that the oil pump problems were resolved by GM on the later 2000 models. So, hopefully, the 2001's & 02's should be fine.

 

i would but a pump in there just to be safe...i did and it still didnt help my situation <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

 

ok thanks everybody. I think Ill put one in just to be safe.