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Old 01-23-2008, 09:56 AM
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ok when i start the car its prolly like at 50 then when its warm itll drop to 40 then after i drive it for a while it idles like at 25 30psi wtf??
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when did you change your oil last and what kind of oil do you use?
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i just got the motor rebuilt ran that oil for 100 miles then i just changed it two days ago no leaks anywhere i can see at all i used valvoline 10w30
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What kind of clearances did engine builder have the crank and rods bearing at?... what Oil Pump mod's (new, use, aftermarket, ls6, ported, relief spring).
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