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Old 07-09-2012, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by S10 Racer View Post
Theres no need to use anything but a stock pump on that build. The best thing you can do is open up and smooth out the drainback holes so the upper end oil can drain back quicker. If you were going to be running excessive RPM's for long periods of time, it may be worth the HV pump. When you use a HV pump, you really need to install a larger oil pan. This is just my opinion for what it's worth.
I am trying to take this engine to 6,500 RPM on occasion. I guess that doesn't constitute "running excessive RPM's for long periods of time".
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