SDPC Tech Tips: LS Engine Oil Pumps

[@tonkatoytruck]

I just run a pressurized oil reservoir to maintain oil pressure and prime the engine before every start up. Like you said, "every little bit helps".

[@arayalynn03]

Im running a LSX block with roller cam bearings so I went with a Melling low volume/high pressure. Suprised it wasnt mentioned in your video. Nice info regardless.

[@accord95g23]

I've been recommended to be running a CTSV V2 oil pump for my DOD, what are your thoughts on this? Also, 2nd the comment about the volumes. This guy's breathing starts getting a bit old after a few minutes. Mic placement should be adjusted?

[@Sdpartscenter]

Yeah, new mic setup, will be making adjustments.

[@rogersimmons5410]

I have a 2012 Z71 extended cab 4 wheel drive would the Mellon 355 oil pump work on my truck and the rubber washer for the pump ? T you

[@richardcoleman9645]

Now once the high volume oil pump is in, is that sump plate needed at the bottom of the plan to keep oil in the pan from being sucked dry? What is the better ones to use please?

[@DarkBlood666]

Was this guy jogging prior to recording this video ? dat breathin tho

[@OminousCamaro]

Bro he needs to get his health in check. Damn near sounds like he's going to have a massive heart attack any moment.

[@carlitosgy6]

People needs to breathe

[@Lanterns_light]

Yea, this could do with *GASP* a new *GULP* recording

[@rickymcu]

These videos are so awesome. So much good information, but this guy needs to stop running a marathon before he shoots these videos homeboy is struggling to breathe lol

[@djjhonnyaze9539]

I was getting nervous wondering if he was gonna be ok

[@terrydahir7441]

01 C5 Corvette doing a stage 3 cam just a streetable car which oil pump would you recommend melling 10295,10296 or neither ? Thanks !

[@paw-patrol-overland8076]

I’m running the m355 in my gen-3 with BTR Stage2 truck cam and Headers only. I went with it due to a lot of off road slow low rpm stuff but also a daily driver. Do you see any concern at all. ??

[@Sdpartscenter]

No concern whatsoever!

[@crw3673]

Does a high volume oil pump cost or gain you any hp?

[@Sdpartscenter]

A higher volume oil pump will require more effort to turn, but we don't have any data on if it will cost you HP or not.

[@jasperpipes4222]

So which melling pump is std volume / pressure ?

[@Sdpartscenter]

Melling M295.

[@DELTRANIO99]

Would a M295 pump have more volume over my stock pump its a 2002 LQ9

[@mmejia7257]

I have a whippled supercharger on LS3 what pump do need?

[@mattcross428]

I'll throw some info out there 1 of the biggest issue with the LS oil pump is the fact it spins to fast causing cavitation old small block spun at half rpm. Need to develop a pump that will put out the pressure and volume but reduce the pump speed. That's for all 6500 to 8000 rpm guys 😂

[@marcusking29]

Do you guy ever go to LS fest west ?

[@Sdpartscenter]

We were there the last two events.

[@valle_cutz4953]

Does anyone know where the m365 stands here?

[@amac281]

doing a afm delete on my l76 but keeping the vvt in my daily driver pick up that i use often for towing! would you recommend i use the factory high volume oil pump with the pressure relief valve removed or standard volume pump?

[@Sdpartscenter]

We recommend keeping the higher volume pump in non-performance applications when doing a DOD delete.

[@wsnapper3377]

What engine oil for towing in Texas heat?

[@wsnapper3377]

What weight engine oil for stock bottom end 6.0L lq4 with cam and used for heavy towing in Texas heat?

[@Sdpartscenter]

That can be quite the toss-up, have you considered upgrading to an external oil cooler?

[@BBQandStreetCars]

Y'all should work on the audio levels. Its annoying hearing every breath he takes

[@Sdpartscenter]

Yeah, new mic setup, will be making adjustments.

[@ritoluis4903]

What is the oil pump psi at ideal for a 2012 silverado?

[@Sdpartscenter]

At idle? it can be as low as 5psi hot according to GM. most see 10-20psi hot.

[@CTS-V]

There is no hope, it's futile to tell people about this, they are already set in their ways. Melling the designer and manufacturer of these pumps keeps telling people "Guys HV and HVHP pumps have special use cases on LS, like VVT, AFM / DOD, high bearing clearances, oil coolers....etc." they tell you straight up if you have LS builds without those things, then you should use standard volume pumps 10294/10295 . So you say it, Melling says it, but all the avg LS guy hears "Oh did you say High Volume and High Pressure?" YES! MOAR is better man, let's put it in! 🤦

[@Louie88]

Awesome vids. Love watching them But why do I always feel out of breath when watching lol.. that mic is extra sensitive always sounds like you are on a stair master while talking. All fun aside great info !

[@TravisCadello]

The breathing kills me

[@VooDooV6]

Holy shit...say it with me Oil pump...not OL pump...lol

[@pchivers8888]

Not in Texas

[@roshawn1111]

@@pchivers8888 lol

[@chinoperez422]

His lungs dont flow 42psi with that talking 😂

[@shawnboy4368]

Lmfao!! I was running out of breath listing to him😂 idk if the mic for the camera is to sensitive or he needs 💯 oxygen 😂.

[@Ese_Nemesis]

That breathing is killing me

[@ericbrandt829]

My LS3 has a Dry sump.....2010 Grand Sport 6 speed motor...Also forged crank and hand assembled at GM like the LS7/9 motors....Not really too impressed with the layout of the LS series motor oil galleys....Lots of NASTY hard 90 degree turns and restrictions in the OEM motors...No wonder so many LS7/LS9's had warranty issues if they were used on a track day event. Gen1 motors have better oiling layouts than LS motors...FACT!

[@tonkatoytruck]

Can't sell LSX blocks if you make your daily runners too good!

[@stevenbelue5496]

I cant say i agree with this comment, i like the LS galleys better except for the passages through the pan rail to the pan and filter and back, thats a stupid design. I think the gen one oil pump is better than the crank driven design, mainly because its driven at half the rpms and less likely to cavitize.

[@mattblack133]

idk what bothers me more... this guys bad cardio huffing in the mic or the birds chirping in the background. 🤔

[@slowrook]

what is the best model for tbss ls2,

[@yungtooli]

shut up