I have to replace some rod bearings and while I am in the motor, I mught as well do it right. As far as a new oil pump goes, they show 2. One being a high volume pump tha says it pumps 25% more oil. Would this be a better replacement pump since the Dodge 5.2L engines have had oil supply problems? Would you need to install restrictor plugs if a high volume pump was used. I had to use restrictor plugs on a Chevy 350 I built about 20 years ago. What would you all recommend, going with the standard pump or the high volume pump. One other thing about the pump pick up tube. I have heard the pick up has an opening about the size of a nickel and therefore is very susceptible to sludge. Would it mess up the fluid dynamics of the pump if that opening were enlarged?
DJ