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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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I just ordered part number 89032LUN to replace my oil pump drive gear http://www.race-mart.com/Lunati-LTI-89032LUN.html. I am also going to be adding this http://www.pro-jectioneng.com/ops.html. I am just want to know how many others have done this and is it necessary for a 400-415RWHP car.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 02:10 AM
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I'm doing the same thing as you on my new build. Have both pieces sitting in a box ready to put on the oil pump drive and engine.

IMO, its necessary for the peace of mind. It's not about HP, its about longevity. Sometimes the devils in the details and these two things are something small you can do to eliminate a potentially catastrophic issue later on.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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That is what I was thinking; for under $70 I know I have a solid piece that will not cause problems latter on a motor I want to last 100k+.
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How is that Lunati gear installed; is there just a pin that needs to be removed where I see that small hole.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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I recently installed the Lunati gear and the retaining bracket.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by henry172
How is that Lunati gear installed; is there just a pin that needs to be removed where I see that small hole.
Just follow these instructions to remove it..it's the same even though your not using this part..

http://www.herronperformance.com/htm...oil_drive.html
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Just follow these instructions to remove it..it's the same even though your not using this part..

http://www.herronperformance.com/htm...oil_drive.html
i just bought that billet one for peace of mind
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by henry172
That is what I was thinking; for under $70 I know I have a solid piece that will not cause problems latter on a motor I want to last 100k+.
much better thinking then what i did. and as a result



That happened. Im running that gear, and bought the plate for ontop. It came later then i needed it however and i didnt install it. The next time my intake comes off however, itll be going on.
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