I have a fully built d16z6, 8:5:1 compression, I have 2500 miles on it right now, and i want to know if i should just port my z6 oil pump or does anyone know of any aftermarket oil pumps that are good and safe to get? i will be boosting my single cam and looking to get 400 hp

 

toda? most people just port and shim thier own. many write ups on turbod16.com

 

just shim yours and everything should be good....this is what i did on my y8, i used a .031 thousanths shim that way my oil pressure isn't retarded but to bump it up a little

 

did u mean toga? instead of toda? well i was looking up toga and they said their oil pumps are no good. I was just gonna port my oem one but 2 be honest, i dont know where to get the right shim? im afraid if i get the wrong washer id do something wrong.

 

i have no idea where to get the shim? shops told me not to do it but on turbod16.com people have done it and bumped up there oil pressure. where can i get the washer? and whats your oil pressure at idle and at driving? is your car turboed?

 

use a micrometer caliper and make ur own with a grinder

 

my oil pressure at idle 750rpms is about 20psi hot and in 85-95degree days, i still pull about 65psi at 4k rpms......yes my car is turboed, built y8 on 20psi of boost

this is exactly what i did.....just gotta take time doing it, i actually started off with a fuel injector banjo washer from a Duramax Diesel

 

i will look into doing that.. i will try to go to home depot or menards to look for that washer.

 

That just sounds like a bad idea. Making your own shim...

Do what you want, but i love my motor too much to risk that.

 

IDK if shimming is safe... im not sure.... has anyone heard of the millings oil pump?

 

i meant mellings****

 

If I recall correctly, that's a Federal Mogul company and they are an oem supplier. An OEM one from Honda would probably be the same price or less and it's known to be top quality.

And what's wrong with grinding your own washer? As long as you take the burrs off and get it good and clean, it should be fine.

 

Ummmm I love my motor too, and I trust my work more than anyone elses, and so far my engine has held together...and also being a Y8 which everyone claims blow up real easy, but mine is still running as strong as ever

Making your own shim is bad only if you don't have confidence in yourself and you rush it....also I'm a mechanic and engine builder so if shimming wasn't safe I wouldn't recommend it...also it does is make the spring stiffer as if you put a stiffer spring in it......trust me its safe

 

I'd go for Toda

 

Port and shim it to be safe but there are people who have made 400hp with stock d16z6 oil pumps (turbod16.com). Im building a my Rt4wd wagon and thats want Im gonna do. Aftermarket oil pumps have had some quality and finish issues - hit and miss results.