I’m going to start this same mod today. Main reason for upgrading the cam plate for me is looks. I have the rsd clairty cam plate and it makes the plate visible. More oil is a bonus. I have a 14 amber whisky breakout and I think it’s going to look pretty damn good.
I have done quit a bit of research and I’m confident I can do this mod myself.one question I do have for anyone who has done this.
Do you use the same thrust washers?

 

I upgraded a few weekends ago with Fueling Cam Chest and oil pump. I figured it was worth the $$ for piece of mind, as I was doing the top end. I have only put on a couple of hundred miles as of now, and it seems like more volume couldn't hurt.

 

 

When I replaced my cam plate and oil pump, I upgraded the cams and replaced the cam bearings and tensioners. Most research I found recommended those things if they either had never been done or showed a decent amount of wear. I re-used the washers on the cam plate but put on new snap rings. Overall, the rule of thumb seems to be "replace while you're in there". For me, that was a good choice. Best of luck!

 

Changed my support plate and oil pump to the SE units when I changed over to S&S lifters a couple months ago. Kind of nice seeing 20 pounds of pressure at idle and 50 at speed.
One odd thing of note, my oil temperature dropped after adding the SE pump. With the stock pump and my Oil Bud cooler I would be at 226 when read at the oil tank(digital dipstick). Now with the new oil pump I'm at 215-218 after making the same trips for the same amount of time and roughly the same weather. Maybe the oil cooler and the increased flow work out better when working together.
Now this is with an oil cooler so no idea if there would be any temp benefit without one