Oil Pumps???
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Oil Pumps???
I am about to start final assembly on my 396 LT4. Which oil pump are you guys running? Im going to get a Canton pan but not sure about the pump.
thanks,
jeff
thanks,
jeff
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Originally Posted by GS345
I am about to start final assembly on my 396 LT4. Which oil pump are you guys running? Im going to get a Canton pan but not sure about the pump.
thanks,
jeff
thanks,
jeff
I'm running the stock pan so I stayed away from a high volume pump, just got a high pressure one. But with your pan you could safely use a HV one. I used a Melling, but there are other good ones too. I would also recommend a hardened shaft w/ steel coupler and More Performance's LT1/ 4 oil pressure saver. Also replace the drive if you haven't already.
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Originally Posted by GS345
I am about to start final assembly on my 396 LT4. Which oil pump are you guys running? Im going to get a Canton pan but not sure about the pump.
thanks,
jeff
thanks,
jeff
Based on personal experience and that of two close friends, I would use nothing more than the Melling 10% over pump. Frankly, if I were starting over, I would likely use a standard flow Melling. All of us that have had problems, had large capacity Canton pans, and heads that had the return drains machined and polished.
