Cam install- Have a question about the oil pump
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We are installing a cam on my buddies car and he did not buy an oil pump. He wants to know about modifying the stock pump. Possibly porting it and shimming spring. Do you guys know if this would be a good idea or should he just get a new pump or keep the stocker how it is? If there this could be done on the stocker is there any good write ups also?
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Melling stock replacement oil pump with blue spring - 55~60psi at idle. $120 give or take a few shipped from Scoggin Dickey. New o-rings included.
Melling makes the best oil pumps period.
Can't beat it.
Melling makes the best oil pumps period.
Can't beat it.
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If your in there spend the money and change it. My buddy had a bolt on fbody and the moment he pulled it on the dyno the pump went out. After he took it out he found the spring was the problem. His car was a 2000.
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Thanks John for posting this thread. Well the new cam is in its time for the timing chain. I am still deciding whether or not to buy a new pump I guess I may as well and get one. Also has anyone heard of having to grind the timing cover with a double roller timimg chain?
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Thanks John for posting this thread. Well the new cam is in its time for the timing chain. I am still deciding whether or not to buy a new pump I guess I may as well and get one. Also has anyone heard of having to grind the timing cover with a double roller timimg chain?