[Skippy597]

Hey everyone
Looking to get some group thoughts on oil pumps and if the price premium is worth it.

First the basic choice:
Melling m54ds 60 psi around $90
This seems to be the go to basic pump offering no frills but solid functionality.

Next the "step up":
Melling 10540 60 psi pump around $170
For some reason this pump is almost double the cost and though a lot of people praise it on here I can't fully understand why. Is it worth it? I see some people stick recommend a thicker plate which is another $30-40.

The possibly overpriced option:
Butler performance BPI-M54DS-PRO 60-70 psi pump $210
This one boasts a whole slew of upgrades including thicker plate and dimpled gears. This appears to be a modified melling M54 pump from the part number. I'm sure this is a good pump but is it worth more than twice the basic M54DS?

Ok so for a 90% street / 10%strip car is it worth the premium for either more expensive pump? Looking for your guy's experiences with any of them.
Thanks