I'm gonna have a cam swap done and upgrade the valvetrain except for the rockers. Would it be a real good idea to change out the oil pump and timing chain? The engine only has 25K on it. I figured I will at least do the oil pump because of the better flowing pumps available. Im probably gonna go with the one from TSP. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!
-Matt-

 

Well, I would do the chain and not the pump, so the other way around actually. Depending on the year of your car as well. 2001-2002, Don't even worry about the pump.

 

But definitely look into the LS2 chain.

 

LMFAO Best sig ever.

Yeah man get a new oil pump in there...its some really good insurance.

 

The car is a 2000. I had a feeling I would get mixed opinions on which to do. I'm trying to get both but I'm tight for money at the moment.

 

well I was only saying that the oil pump option isnt completely needed. Now if you were a 98-99 with 80k on the clock then I would say yes. But It is great insurance!
Check with SDPC they have a ported/blueprinted pump that works great!

<----------------- This guy runs it.

 

Yeah, I was looking at those too.

 

I would do both, if cash is a problem then wait till u have enough. I've read that oil pumps prior to 98 have issues w/ them. just my .02 .



fuerzaws6

 

Defintely do the chain minimum. I just broke a stock chain and it wasnt fun 10+ bent valves, luckily the bottom end is fine so its just an excuse for new heads.

 

What chain do you guys recommend?

 

LS2 unless you need the adjustable double roller.

I'd do the LS6 pump also for peice of mind.

That doesn't happen all too often but damn

 

If money is an issue just get a stock LS6 pump. Porting the pump is not an abolute, but is alittle extra. The new LS replacement pumps are all the same basically saying GM knew there was a problem and addressed it in 01. If you know somebody at the dealer you can probiably get both the pump and LS2 chain for $100-$120. You could even port it out yourself. Not hard and the book LS1/LS6 performance lays it out if that is something you would want to look into doing.

 

I'm definatly going to get at least the LS2 chain. I see that's pretty cheap. I should be able to save up enough money for the pump. Does anyone have the GM part numbers on the LS2 chain and the LS6 oil pump?

 

TSP has a good deal on the LS2 chain and LS6 pump. I think a ported pump is unnecessary.

 

i have been lookin for stuff i need to get for my cam swap that im about to do... and im defintaley switcin out my oil pump for the ported z06 and also gettin the ls2 timing chain.... better to be safe then sorry.....definately dont want the oil pump going out!!!

 

I wouldn't want either of those parts to go. No GM part numbers yet?

 

12586482 timing chain part number
12586665 LS6 oil pump

 

AWESOME!!! Thanks to everyone for all the info and advice.

 

Do I need to get the whole kit? or can I just get the chain?

 

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