Looking for advice on parts for C5Z

[Luke123]

Hi Guys


Looking for some input on some changes I want to make on my C5Z just for reference it is currently bone stock. I am sourcing these parts from Texas speed they seem to be a good one stop shopping choice. I intend to do the work myself as I am relatively handy with a wrench. I an hoping to get input from someone who is more experienced with performance modding. Please let me know if any one sees some glaring errors or mismatched parts. Thanks in advance


Precision Race Components Stg. 2.5 LS6 Heads & Cam Package

- PAC .600" Single Beehive Valve Springs

- Texas Speed TorquerV2 232/234 Camshaft, .600"/.600", 112 or 113 LSA

- 111 LSA

- 7.400"

- Rollmaster LS2 Single Roller Timing Set - 1X Cam Gear (p.n. 11-CS1180)

- Melling High Pressure Oil Pump (#122-MEL10295)

GM LS7 Lifter Set

Texas Speed & Performance Retro-Fit Rocker Arm Trunion Kit; All GM LS Engines

Basic Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit

- GM LS1 3.910" Bore MLS Set (p.n. 28-12498544 x 1)

- Not Applicable

- TSP Set for Pre-2004 Blocks, Long and Short (25-TSPHB8545 x 2)

- GM LS1/LS2/LS3 Crank Bolt ( 28-12557840)

GM Gen III Cylinder Head Bolt Kit, PER HEAD!

American Racing Headers Long System, 1-3/4" x 3", 2001-04 Corvette C5-With Cats

 

[Dan K]

Usually use a high volume oil pump vs the high pressure model assuming the engine is basically sound otherwise looks like a bunch of good parts for an enjoyable ride...

 

[Riley P]

I would bug AlbertaZ06 by sending him a message. He seems to do quite a bit of work to his Z.
Also maybe try Jetz. Man, his car is gorgeous. I don’t know if he’s still listed as a member on here but another lovely C5Z is owned by Touque.

 

[Bobbo76]

The oil pump debate is strong. Contact Melling and talk to the guys there unless you're 100% confident in your decision. Consider an upgraded oil gallery "dog bone" while your at it. they're pretty cheap.

 

[hemicat]

I went with the Melling 10295 high pressure pump for my upgrade. So far, so good.

 

[Bobbo76]

The risk is (as I’m sure you know) pumping the sump dry. I’d its a tight engine it shouldn’t be required. I have a 2.5qt oil cooler so more pressure is required.