oil pressure help
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Car: 1987 Camaro, 1986 Trans AM
Engine: V6 2.8 multi-port and V8 5.0 FI
Transmission: 5-Speed and Automatic
Axle/Gears: no idea
oil pressure help
what should be my oil pressure be?
with just the igniton on?
then at fully warmed up engine at idle?
with just the igniton on?
then at fully warmed up engine at idle?
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
With just the ignition on and engine not running? Zero.
Engine warmed up and idling, 10 psi is sufficient, 15-20 isn't uncommon.
Engine warmed up and idling, 10 psi is sufficient, 15-20 isn't uncommon.
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Car: 87' Camaro
Engine: 305 carbed
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: oil pressure help
wow..my warm idle (in all cars i've seen) seems to be able 10-15psi per 1k rpms...course my car went to 60psi by 3k 
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From: Houston, Texas
Car: 88' IROCZ
Engine: 388 TPI Motown 350 Race block
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.77
Re: oil pressure help
Yes, that's a standard.
The oil pump in the IROC is a HV, but the spring presssure is reduced. I use a manual gauge located near the engine.
Don't know why my S-10 is just as high, but I don't think it's a problem.
The oil pump in the IROC is a HV, but the spring presssure is reduced. I use a manual gauge located near the engine.
Don't know why my S-10 is just as high, but I don't think it's a problem.
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