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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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i have 3.8l that came out of a 93 with only 55,750 mi on her....
i'm going to rebuild her this winter... Whatoil pump should i use stock or
a Hi psi high vol????
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Is a high volume available? I was under the impression that Intense sold a kit with spring etc for the relief that would gently bring the pressure up a bit w/o swapping the pump.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Don't change it. We've never seen one fail. Ever that I can recall.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Thanks for the input how about Cam lube?? I use Sae 50 most of the time have'nt blown a racecar motor in 6 yrs!!!!!!
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Tracy34
Thanks for the input how about Cam lube?? I use Sae 50 most of the time have'nt blown a racecar motor in 6 yrs!!!!!!
I use white lithium grease on the cam and cam bearings before installing it. But that'* just me.
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