LS Tech: Improved Racing's Oil Pickup Tube Brace Install

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @donrutter6765
    @donrutter6765 7 років тому +9

    That improved racing clamp for the pickup tube looks like it could be replaced by an old HEI distributor holddown.

  • @Anthony_Pell
    @Anthony_Pell 7 років тому +1

    That was a great bit of advise. Using that little bracket should help out.

    • @chipturd55
      @chipturd55 6 років тому

      Anthony Pell it doesn't just a plug to get you to buy junk

  • @Anthony_Pell
    @Anthony_Pell 7 років тому +2

    Enjoying the build. Keep it up.

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  7 років тому +1

      Thanks! Got a new set of XS Power long tube headers and their 3" catted x-pipe that will hopefully go in this week, so I'll do a review on those. Lots more videos to come so stay tuned. I'm really really ready to fire this thing up!

  • @kaylamarie8309
    @kaylamarie8309 2 роки тому +2

    Boggles the mind why GM didn't just have the extra bolt hole milled into the opposite side flange of the oil pick up tube to begin with. I'll be getting one of these improved racing brackets tomorrow as I'm going to be installing a new melling high volume oil pump and new pick up tube on my Silverado 5.3. Great video.

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      That would have made too much sense, haha.

    • @kaylamarie8309
      @kaylamarie8309 2 роки тому

      @@ScrufsGarage That's true. As a military veteran I wonder if GM really stands for Government Motors because NOTHING the government does makes any sense lol.

    • @matthewstorm5188
      @matthewstorm5188 8 місяців тому +1

      I’m guessing they did it for reasons of cost and not having to worry about access to the other bolt.

    • @kaylamarie8309
      @kaylamarie8309 8 місяців тому

      @matthewstorm5188 you may be right. It's hard to understand the mindset of the designers sometimes when you're wrenching on their stuff.

  • @ronniecardy
    @ronniecardy 3 роки тому +1

    I don't want to replace the tube are the pump. I saw here you have to grind something off to use the clamp. Were is that located? Thanks for your time 🙏

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  3 роки тому

      I didn't have to grind anything off. With the tube seated in the pump, the clearance is very tight to get the bracket bolt started. So as noted in the video, I had to pull the tube back a little and then seat the tube as I tightened the bracket bolt.

  • @aptsix1728
    @aptsix1728 Рік тому

    Is the pickup tube screen area horizontal to the pan or slightly higher to the rear of the pan? I ask because after charging the oil pump from stock to Melling, installed pickup tube and it’s angled. Can’t recall if it was horizontal prior to removing it.

  • @Z06GT1
    @Z06GT1 4 роки тому +1

    Scruf: Did you consider replacing your windage tray with the Improved Racing C5 Corvette crank scraper? Do you have an opinion about that product? Thank you.

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  4 роки тому

      I've been impressed by everything I've purchased from Improved Racing. I didn't get a chance to use their crank scraper... don't recall why I didn't, other than my spending was getting out of control and I had to pull the plug at some point, haha. But if you're building an engine that will see high, sustained rpm's, then I think the crank scraper is probably a good addition.

  • @jeremyeubanks2387
    @jeremyeubanks2387 4 роки тому +1

    Could torque it with a crows foot .. although I'm sure it isn't that big a deal

  • @FirstLast-tx3yj
    @FirstLast-tx3yj 5 років тому +2

    Recently most vlogers with ls swaps are having bearing failures and low oil pressure!. I have a junkyard lq4 that is running fine for now!. Is it mendatory to change oem oil pump? How can i prevent my engine from oil staarvation

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  5 років тому

      Well I can't speak for failures that others have had. Personally, if you are doing other work (cam, timing chain, etc) then I would recommend a new oil pump. There's nothing inherently wrong with the OE pump, but if you've got some miles on the motor, then it makes sense to replace it while you're in there. However, oil starvation is typically not the fault of the oil pump itself, at least not when using the car for track events. Check out my video on the oil pan baffles from Improved Racing. These help keep oil in the pan close to the pickup tube so you don't suck in air during high g-load corners. There are other solutions like an AccuSump tank, or even a full dry-sump, but those are a lot more $$$.

    • @FirstLast-tx3yj
      @FirstLast-tx3yj 5 років тому

      @@ScrufsGarage so the problem is basically in the oil pan. Have you had any problem after adding the baffeled oil pan?. Will it be sufficient bcz dry sumps are expensive. Checking ur video right now🤣

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  5 років тому +1

      Well "sufficient" is relative to your intended usage. Obviously full-out race cars typically have a true dry-sump setup because just oil pan baffles wouldn't be sufficient. But dry-sumps are $$ and aren't realistic for the casual HPDE driver. In which case, the oil pan baffles are a nice addition and should help. And as you probably already know, GM recommends adding 1 extra quart of oil during track events, again to keep more oil in the sump.

    • @FirstLast-tx3yj
      @FirstLast-tx3yj 5 років тому

      @@ScrufsGarage my car is used for weekend trackdays drifting and boosted making 650whp. And you are right the baffles should work

  • @dmystify1381
    @dmystify1381 10 місяців тому

    im no expert but isnt your torque setting incorrect if you are using an extension connected to your torque wrench...?

  • @petrieperformance2410
    @petrieperformance2410 6 років тому +1

    I have a c5, I thought it called for the black o ring? I have the same oil pump

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  6 років тому

      It depends on which pickup tube you have. The Melling pump comes with a chart and you match up the inlet shape of the pickup tube with which o-ring you need.

  • @jamesbonanno5197
    @jamesbonanno5197 2 роки тому

    How much force did you give to push the o ring in. Mine isn’t going in very easy

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      It required a little force but nothing crazy. If I recall, the oil pump includes a couple of different o-rings for various applications. Make sure you've got the correct o-ring. Good luck.

  • @arturotorres3874
    @arturotorres3874 3 роки тому

    Mine didn’t sit flush and I’m getting a loud tick I’m hoping this fixes it

  • @baddxample
    @baddxample 2 роки тому

    Dumb question, is the best way to install this, with the motor out of the vehicle?

    • @Steven-rg4bo
      @Steven-rg4bo 2 роки тому

      Kinda late but yes. It will be a pita when it’s in the car

  • @anthonyserpente
    @anthonyserpente 4 роки тому

    How thick are these tubes?

  • @912Trill
    @912Trill 5 років тому

    whered you get the long pickup tube from?

    • @ScrufsGarage
      @ScrufsGarage  5 років тому

      It is just an OE pickup tube. Stock for the C5 LS1 with the batwing oil pan.

    • @912Trill
      @912Trill 5 років тому

      Scruf's Garage what year would I have to look up? Do you know if it would fit a 6.0 Ls in a trailblazer ss???

  • @davideudy7392
    @davideudy7392 5 років тому +5

    Don't ever put those bolts in there without Loctite on them if they come loose you ain't going to like it

  • @blkcoupequattro
    @blkcoupequattro 5 років тому

    I'd add another bracket on that pickup tube, the one in the middle pickup tube support bracket looks like it's marginal also.

  • @kalani1987
    @kalani1987 2 роки тому

    This brace is nearly impossible to install without taking out the engine. Not enough clearance with other components in the way

  • @oillife2115
    @oillife2115 5 років тому +2

    💪👏👏👏

  • @jakechimiak9626
    @jakechimiak9626 2 роки тому

    I don’t that that matters Melling doesn’t tell you to do that

  • @chipturd55
    @chipturd55 6 років тому +2

    stop tube is more than adequate no need for snake oil parts

  • @worstcrewchiefever6646
    @worstcrewchiefever6646 5 років тому +3

    unnessary..