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Old 02-01-2017, 07:51 AM
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I need help. I'm new to the ls1 game. My car at start up runs 40 psi and wot 60. But warm idol about 25 to 30 psi at 209 degrees. No knocking or anything. It goes to 40 when I hit the gas. Car has 143 on her. Thanks for helping. Nervous just picked her up last weekend.
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In my .02 i dont think that is bad....hell my engine has dropped to about 15 at hot idle of 800 rpm...
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That seems fairly normal to me.

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Thanks guy. I was in traffic and I look down and boom 25 psi. I was like ****. But thanks for the response.
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10psi for every 1000rpm is a general rule of thumb I have gone by.

If you ever doubt the cluster reading, verify with a mechanical gauge.



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