JakeBrakeIH

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I picked up a 02 5.3 with 77k on it out of an avalanche for $350 bucks to run in my 2000. Im got a 216/220 114lsa cam, ls6 springs and hardened push rods sitting on the selves so Im going to put that in it but didnt know while I had it on the engine stand if I should put a few more parts at it.

-Should I bother with rod bolts?

-LS6 ported oil pump?

-Timing chain?

I dont plan on running big boost with it but maybe some cheap insurance? Then again it is only $350 dollar motor? The only one Im really considering is the oil pump seeing if something does happen, I dont want to ruin the turbo.

Im just trying to get my ducks in a row that way if I need to order somethin, Ill have it there waiting for me. Just seeing what your guys thought are.

dlt76028

iTrader: (13)

i'd just slap a ls6 chain on there and call it a day.

hirdlej

iTrader: (31)

Short answer, NO. Leave well enough alone in that department and move on

KySilverado

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I put rod bolts in mine because at the time I planned on spinning it over 6.3K rpms on a regular basis.

thunder550

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I wouldn't bother on a stock motor. Just gonna be a waste of time and money.


Rod bolts are good for high RPM like KySilverado said.

Oil pump is gonna be a waste of money on a stock motor. I was running a factory pump on my stroker with no issues.

I've never heard of a timing chain breaking on one of these motors either.

JakeBrakeIH

iTrader: (22)

Considering what I paid for the motor Ill prolly just leave it be. I just figured seeing I was already going to have the cam out and changing oil pan, that would be the time to change these parts.

Thanks for the input guys.