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Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-06-2021, 03:29 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
The Katech LT4 pumps in their pictures show a new...

The Katech LT4 pumps in their pictures show a new blue-anodized CNC aluminum cover. Did yours not look like that?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-17-2021, 01:13 AM
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Posted By SFV1LE
What I meant is that someone who is getting a cam...

What I meant is that someone who is getting a cam or other mods that already require the motor pulled make the pump install easy, and no warranty anymore so no reason for them to worry about...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-16-2021, 01:04 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
I agree, if you still have a warranty don't...

I agree, if you still have a warranty don't install the Katech or GM won't cover damage if that fails. Use the revised pump, I bet it's great now.

You can sell the Katech to someone who is doing...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-15-2021, 04:23 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
That makes sense, I assumed I was missing...

That makes sense, I assumed I was missing something important.

Doesn't the pressure bypass valve allow oil flow to bypass the filter when the car is very cold at startup in the morning? In this...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-15-2021, 01:57 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
Yes, it's always best to replace an oil cooler...

Yes, it's always best to replace an oil cooler after an engine failure or you can't be certain what is stuck in there.

You can flush it, but results are uncertain.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-15-2021, 01:11 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
The oil goes from the pump through the crank, and...

The oil goes from the pump through the crank, and straight into your main and rod bearings. I hate to say it but I don't see how fragments like this don't do some damage, and other mfrs would have...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-19-2020, 02:27 AM
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Views: 354,248
Posted By SFV1LE
IMHO the ZLE is the first true super...

IMHO the ZLE is the first true super sportscar/track car (leaving Hellcats out of this) that can be bought new for under $70k. Typical negotiated price on M6 ZLE is well under MSRP--mid to low 60k,...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-18-2020, 06:36 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
I just starting reading about GT350 motor...

I just starting reading about GT350 motor failures (rod knock), there really are a lot of them. Including someone who had their warranty denied because they had evidence of a CAI--Ford received a...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-18-2020, 01:24 PM
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Views: 354,248
Posted By SFV1LE
Agree, 30 psi is normal for hot idle.

Agree, 30 psi is normal for hot idle.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-18-2020, 12:33 PM
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Views: 354,248
Posted By SFV1LE
With some of the failed pumps, it sounds like...

With some of the failed pumps, it sounds like diagnosis by dealers reveals pumps with damaged metal parts that result in metal debris being released into the oil.

Is that correct?

If so, this...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-10-2019, 05:45 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
Using 5w30 vs 0w40 should not cause an oil pump...

Using 5w30 vs 0w40 should not cause an oil pump to fail. The failures are the result of a defect in the design, manufacturing process, metallurgy issue, etc.

For example, with a serious oil...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-29-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 354,248
Posted By SFV1LE
I had a 2QT Accusump with EPC valve on my Evo X....

I had a 2QT Accusump with EPC valve on my Evo X. Worked great for pre-oiling at cold start, and of course high G starvation protection on track. When switched on it opened below 55 PSI, but the Evo...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-20-2019, 04:52 PM
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Posted By SFV1LE
Yes, they already make them for wet sump LS...

Yes, they already make them for wet sump LS motors like this:

https://store.katechengines.com/gen-34-oil-pump-p5.aspx

I asked them about making one for our LT4 pump issue and they said they're...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-11-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 354,248
Posted By SFV1LE
Katech already has blueprinted OEM oil pumps for...

Katech already has blueprinted OEM oil pumps for prior LS motor generations, here's what they say about their pumps:

"When we first started using these pumps we noticed that they were prone to...
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