5.3 Cam swap at 190K miles would you change oil pump & timing chain?
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5.3 Cam swap at 190K miles would you change oil pump & timing chain?
I just ordered my Cam kit for my 5.3 truck with 190K miles (214/222 559/566 w. 115 LSA... Looking to get some feedback on if you guys would change the timing chain/oil pump?
I did alot of research and alot of people said they did cam swaps at high miles and didnt change anything but the cam springs and PRods. I am going budget friendly on this mild build & still have LT's & Converter to buy so I'd rather use the money towards those items. Oil pressure is great and the truck runs fantastic so I am not worried about them lasting longer.
If this is one of those situations where the pump and chain are only like $100 for both Id like to get them but I havent seen anything real cheap. Steer me in the right direction. Would you swap the pump/chain? if so what pump & chain & where is the cheapest place to buy?
thanks,
-Gibson
I did alot of research and alot of people said they did cam swaps at high miles and didnt change anything but the cam springs and PRods. I am going budget friendly on this mild build & still have LT's & Converter to buy so I'd rather use the money towards those items. Oil pressure is great and the truck runs fantastic so I am not worried about them lasting longer.
If this is one of those situations where the pump and chain are only like $100 for both Id like to get them but I havent seen anything real cheap. Steer me in the right direction. Would you swap the pump/chain? if so what pump & chain & where is the cheapest place to buy?
thanks,
-Gibson