What can I do to help feed my engine oil?
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Hey guys, I lost my LS1 to a spun 6 and 7 rod bearings. I now have a slp ported oil pump and a LS2 engine. I have read people mention on here that there are things you can do to help get the oil up to the pump, but I cannot seam to find what these things are. Can anyone help me out here? WHat mods can be done to help oiling while this engine is out? I plan on shimming the spring .095 or so aswell.
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GTO pan I presume from the sig picture? I had one of the GTO pans in here and found that the factory ports in the pan to relocate the oil filter in the pan had a bad mismatch from the factory where they were just drilled. The port was restricted down to to where only a 1/4" drill would go through while most all the main galley ports are over 550" diameter.
The before and after pics show where I ported it, just be carefull not to break into the transfer tube mounting holes. You'll see what I mean when you look at it and is why the just drilled factory mis-match is poor.
Seams to be a GTO only issue.
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That is true. Depending on the rpm you plan to run the engine to. Also a high capacity pump usually means you will have to clearance the front cover to make it fit. Not a big deal but expect it if you choose to use one. You can also look into a high capacity oil pan. I normally only use high capacity pumps if I am building a turbo engine to make up for the volume of oil the turbo needs and depending on intended rpm level I will use a high capacity oil pan. I also use high capacity pumps if the engine is built with loose bearing tolorances, normaly only an extreme race build engine. otherwise if you do not want to change to a high capacity pan or do not heave other reasons for one, I would stick with a stock volume pump. The same considerations should be take if thinking of using a high pressure pump.
Again, I have only used one SLP pump, I only use Meiling pumps now for all my builds. I also utilize a two bolt oil pump pickup tube clamp. I bought several when I found them and I do not remember where to get them from but I bet someone here can point you to a sponsor that sells them.
Again, I have only used one SLP pump, I only use Meiling pumps now for all my builds. I also utilize a two bolt oil pump pickup tube clamp. I bought several when I found them and I do not remember where to get them from but I bet someone here can point you to a sponsor that sells them.
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GTO pan I presume from the sig picture? I had one of the GTO pans in here and found that the factory ports in the pan to relocate the oil filter in the pan had a bad mismatch from the factory where they were just drilled. The port was restricted down to to where only a 1/4" drill would go through while most all the main galley ports are over 550" diameter.
The before and after pics show where I ported it, just be carefull not to break into the transfer tube mounting holes. You'll see what I mean when you look at it and is why the just drilled factory mis-match is poor.
Seams to be a GTO only issue.
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There's an oil pump made by I believe Schumanns that uses a ball bearing for the over pressure relief instead of the piston which is prone to sticking . I imagine it would further reliabilitize You're engine ,,,,,,,,,,,call Websters ,,,,ha ha