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Vegas69 · #**1421** 05-16-2012, 09:30 PM

Dude, put a new oil pump and timing chain in that thing.

**Flash68** · #**1422** 05-16-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Dude, put a new oil pump and timing chain in that thing.

Is 1 year old really old for an oil pump? I didn't think so? I know it's not something to screw around with though. ?

And I said timing gear.... if the gears look good we will reuse (this was Mike's call), but yes a new chain will be purchased.

Track Junky · #**1423** 05-16-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Dude, put a new oil pump and timing chain in that thing.

X2, no brainer there.....and when you throw out the old pump be sure to hold on to the pick up.

Vegas69 · #**1424** 05-16-2012, 09:36 PM

New engine to me means new oil pump and new timing set.(Gears & Chain) Failures by either leads to huge expense vs. the low cost to replace them.

How hot did you get that engine.

**FETorino** · #**1425** 05-16-2012, 09:51 PM

Geeze just dry sump it.

Here's a good source for a proper pump. He's almost next door.

http://stores.precisionoilpumps.com/...Categories.bok

**Flash68** · #**1426** 05-16-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

New engine to me means new oil pump and new timing set.(Gears & Chain) Failures by either leads to huge expense vs. the low cost to replace them.

How hot did you get that engine.

Keep getting me on that overheat job eh?

Yeah I think you're right and Mike will probably say that once he sees my junk parts.

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Originally Posted by FETorino

Geeze just dry sump it.

Here's a good source for a proper pump. He's almost next door.

http://stores.precisionoilpumps.com/...Categories.bok

Man I guess I haven't priced pumps in awhile... yeah that's cheap. Ok you guys convinced me. That wasn't so hard was it. Thanks

**DFRESH** · #**1427** 05-16-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

Ok if I flip flop later so be it.

As of now this bastardized Ford looking Dodge colored POS Chevy is gonna experience some big changes and it's just sooner than I had anticipated. Sometimes you just can't control timing and some parts landed in my lap that I just could not pass up. Good thing the guy takes layaway. Thanks Larry if you're reading!

My current subframe with all the goodies is pretty much sold so I guess it's in motion now.

Here's the goods:

Jake's Rod Shop Apex C6 subframe
6 way Bilsteins front and rear (might upgrade to double adj)
1.25" splined sway bar
Jake's torque arm

Of course this triggers lots of other discussions and decisions to make. I think I'll end up with a Moser or Speedway Floater (using my existing Wilwood brakes front/rear) and a dry sump has entered back into the discussion again.

What is completely up in the air at this point is timeline. It is possible I miss Buttonwillow in September, but if that's the way it has to be for this car to get real serious and solid and safe, then so be it. I wanna get things solid and right with this car before I really start going fast. I haven't been 100% comfortable with my stock sub, 12 bolt with c clips, and a few other things.

I might not have a car at BW in Sept, but I will damn sure be there regardless.

Not in my possession yet but deposit paid and I'll pick it up in the next month or two. Ok lemme have it.

Copy cat.