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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Car: 85 camaro
Engine: sbc 400 .30 over
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oil pressure

does any one know what the standard oil pressure is for a 305 high output

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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Re: oil pressure

10 PSI per 1000 RPM, or better.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 02:42 AM
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Re: oil pressure

On a hot day, with engine temp over 200*, idling, and in gear, my 192,XXX mile LG4 (an LG4 should make the same pressure as an L69) will make about 25 psi.
At cold idle in neutral the oil pressure is about 35 psi.
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