[ICTsccaCamaro]

I badly need to do this myself also, was planning on the Kateck pump and doing the C5R chain and an aftermarket tensioner.
@Katech_Mike What is your thoughts on just using an OEM LT4 chain and tensioner vs. the C5R chain and a billet aftermarket tensioner?

[Katech_Mike]

Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

I badly need to do this myself also, was planning on the Kateck pump and doing the C5R chain and an aftermarket tensioner.
@Katech_Mike What is your thoughts on just using an OEM LT4 chain and tensioner vs. the C5R chain and a billet aftermarket tensioner?

For road course use I would highly recommend the LME solid chain guide.

The OEM LT chain is upgraded versus the LS chain so the gap between OEM and C5-R isn't as large.

[ICTsccaCamaro]

Originally Posted by Katech_Mike

For road course use I would highly recommend the LME solid chain guide.

The OEM LT chain is upgraded versus the LS chain so the gap between OEM and C5-R isn't as large.

Awesome so your oil pump, stock LT4 chain and LME guide should be a good package to relieve my stress on track and not have me watching my oil pressure every lap

[pauly1119]

I did the chain and damper with the oil pump. While your there I think it’s worth the few extra hundred.

[zain]

Originally Posted by OneLapWonder

Subject: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE
Build Date: 09/17
Mileage: 21095 mi
Oil used: Mobil 1 ESP X3 0W-40 or Mobil 1 15W-50
Oil pressure: 40 psi (cold idle), 30 psi (warm idle), 40+ psi (cruise)

Decided to pre-emptively replace the oil pump since the car and motor are too expensive to be considered throwaways, and I rather like the car for track use.

Dis-assembly starts the next weekend.

Parts Purchased:
(qty 1) Katech Racing Oil Pump $550.62
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12638433 Oil Pump Gasket $4.57
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12686431 Oil Pump Control Valve / Solenoid $12.55
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12634614 Front Crankshaft Engine Oil Seal $9.49
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12666993 Oil Pan Gasket $5.50
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12638820 Oil Level Sensor Gasket / O-Ring $10.30
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 24504031 Oil Dipstick / Tube Seal $9.45
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12646872 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve $45.89
(qty 1) ACDELCO 12646386 Timing Chain $57.75
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12630107 Timing Chain Tensioner $36.79
(qty 2) GM GENUINE 12657430 Water Pump Gasket $3.39
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12663624 Idler Pulley $63.79
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12665845 Idler Pulley $55.99
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12678295 Idler Pulley $51.79
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12678515 Idler Pulley $42.79
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12686229 Belt Tensioner $54.79
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 11547372 Harmonic Balancer Bolt $15.41
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12639086 Throttle Body Gasket $6.80
(qty 1) GM GENUINE 12668317 V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt $69.94
(qty 1) ACDELCO 12643218 Belt $17.67
(qty 1) ACDELCO 12685983 Belt $14.50
(qty 1) ACDELCO PF64 Oil Filter $3.49
(qty 1) DORMAN 097119 Oil Drain Plug Gasket $1.07
(qty 2) ACDelco GM Original Equipment Dex-Cool 50/50 Pre-Mix Engine Coolant - 1 gal P/N 10-5027 $15.64

Total: $550.62 + $628.38 = $1179, then add the cost of 10-11 qts of engine oil

Parts Sources:
rockauto.com
gmpartsdirect.com

thanks for sharing!, I might go for the same. Please keep posting for updates

[HypeBlueZL1]

We're all rooting for you OneLap. I intend to keep my car forever and can imagine I may have to do this job one day.

[NicKey]

Do not forget that you will need some engine gasket sealer as well.

[george]

How is the project going?