Oilpump 6.1, any better than stock?

[Buschi340]

or is a stock replacement good enough? Since i am rebuilding my second engine i need a pump i can trust. Engine is stock, no boost, no stroker. for now...

 

[HP2]

I wonder the same thing. Bought a 27,000 miles 6.1 with a spun rod bearing and need to know what to replace

 

[Buschi340]

guess stock is good enough...

Any need to change OEM 6.1 oil pump - Cherokee SRT8 Forum

 

[Buschi340]

up again. The pump of my old engine is destroyed. The pump from my sec engine has minor marks inside of the housing below the Rotors from a metal particle which got sucked into the pumb. I don't think it will cut oil pressure but since i replace everything i will replace the pump as well.

OEM pumps are very expensive here in Germany ( 450 EUR / 500 USD )

What about those Melling pumps? Are they worth it? Summit sells them for 130 USD for OEM Standard and 150 USD for HP/HV. For that Money i would import one.

 

[Krooser]

I've used Melling in many builds... no Gen 3's yet.

 

[Buschi340]

i just ordered the Melling 10342. It is not a HV pump but offers to replace the Bypass spring to maintain the pressure. It is here in Germany for EUR 210 which are approx 230 USD. (incl shipping and taxes )
My best Quote for a OEM pump was EUR 450. This is more than twice of the Melling .....