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Old 08-01-2006 | 08:35 PM
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Just ordered the tsp 233/239 camshaft install kit form tsp. I also ordered the gasket kit. Just wondering if I should buy the ls6 ported oil pump and ls2 timing chain? The car has low mileage(just turned 40k)and is driven less than 2000 miles a year(weekend warrior). My oil pressure stays at 40 plus and I have no problem with oil consumption. Im thinking because of that plus with the low mileage put on it each year that I should be all right but just wanted to get some other opinions.
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You would probably be fine using the oil pump again but I'd say to at least pick up an LS2 chain just b/c it's beefier and cheap insurance.
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Being a 00 model your pump isn't as good as the 01/02s, which got the LS6 pump. If your gonna do the chain might as well get the new oil pump.
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Yea if you gona change the chain might as well change the pump while your in there, Its really up to you, make sure you use a new O ring seal with the oil pump and make sure it seating correctly .
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"You would probably be fine using the oil pump again but I'd say to at least pick up an LS2 chain just b/c it's beefier and cheap insurance."

Because of there relationship im going to either do both the ls2 timing chain and ported ls6 oil pump or do neither. I just hate spending time and money replacing parts that probably would do the job just fine. Or maybe im just a little cheap and lazy.
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Originally Posted by white_camaro
"You would probably be fine using the oil pump again but I'd say to at least pick up an LS2 chain just b/c it's beefier and cheap insurance."

Because of there relationship im going to either do both the ls2 timing chain and ported ls6 oil pump or do neither. I just hate spending time and money replacing parts that probably would do the job just fine. Or maybe im just a little cheap and lazy.
I agree, either both or neither.
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Its always best just to put a new Oil Pump and new Timing Set
I would go with a LS6 Oil Pump and a CompCams Timing Set.
But like he said," ether both or neither."

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I reused the stock parts with my 231/231. Car had about 62,000 mi at time of swap. No problems to report yet (64k with pretty much just track time and distance to and from). If I had to do it over again I probably would have changed them both, just for insurance purposes.



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