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Originally Posted by pauly1119
So after thinking everyone was crazy for swapping their pumps that had no issues, that’s exactly what I did. Bought the Katech pump, timing chain and the LME damper and had them all installed at my local dealer which has a very good known Corvette mechanic. I have a late model 2018 build the last few days of 6/18, I had zero issues but plan on keeping this car for a long time. It’s a 2018 ZLE. Original oil pressure never dropped below 28 psi and seamed fine, with the Katech pump I’m seeing much higher pressures. Cold idle is above 40 psi and hot is around 35. The biggest difference I’m seeing is on throttle, 2000 rpm normal driving is 50psi and 3000 rpm is hitting 60psi. It floats between 50 and 60 now with normal driving. I was never close to those pressures before. Another thing I didn’t know was my belt tensioner was leaking I guess they are hydraulic but that was changed under warranty which expires in Aug. I’m glad I did the upgrade, I’ll never know if it would have failed or if it would have been fine but now I’m pretty sure I’m good. I also saved the old parts and they still all look new.
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Good stuff! If you don't mind me asking, how much did the dealer charge you for labor?