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Old May 5, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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oil pressure

Is it normal for a stock 92 305 tbi Firebird to run 60 psi on a cold engine and stay 45 psi or better after it gets up running temp? Thanks in advance
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Old May 5, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Camaro
Engine: H.O. 355 NOS
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Yup.

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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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i believe the formula is 10 psi for every 1k rpm =]
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Old May 5, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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Thanks.... the only reason I asked was I've never had anything to keep good oil pressure. I mean even ideling it stays 35 or better. Thanks Again
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