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Old 10-03-2008, 04:53 PM
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Default Katech oil pressure pump shim now available

KAT-4899
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Oil pressure pump shim for all LS engines (including LS7) to increase oil pressure. Installs into the pressure relief spring bore to put more tension on the pressure relief valve.
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Originally Posted by Katech
KAT-4899
$9.99
Oil pressure pump shim for all LS engines (including LS7) to increase oil pressure. Installs into the pressure relief spring bore to put more tension on the pressure relief valve.
Nice. Does this require complete removal of the oil pump to install?
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How much does this boost oil pressure? How big a deal to install?
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Originally Posted by Ben Diss
Nice. Does this require complete removal of the oil pump to install?
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How much does this boost oil pressure? How big a deal to install?
Oil pressure is a dynamic thing and I can't say this will boost Xpsi. It is a pretty big job to install. Similar to a cam swap.
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Originally Posted by Katech
Oil pressure is a dynamic thing and I can't say this will boost Xpsi. It is a pretty big job to install. Similar to a cam swap.
So this is best done as part of a cam swap-upgrade? (I predict your answer will be "yes".)
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Yes it is Lee, and you can also port the pump in just a few minutes while it's off to get even better flow.
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Originally Posted by Katech
Oil pressure is a dynamic thing and I can't say this will boost Xpsi. It is a pretty big job to install. Similar to a cam swap.
I agree that oil pressure is dynamic but I would think you should be able to give a relative answer. Given the same circumstances one can expect a Y% increase in pressure. JMHO
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pressure means NOTHING! it can cause more problems IE: leaks, spun bearings etc. volume is what a engine wants!
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Originally Posted by Webz
I agree that oil pressure is dynamic but I would think you should be able to give a relative answer. Given the same circumstances one can expect a Y% increase in pressure. JMHO
Its going to be about 10psi.
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Originally Posted by The Clevite Kid
So this is best done as part of a cam swap-upgrade? (I predict your answer will be "yes".)
That would be the easiest way because the oil pump has to be off anyways.

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