Generation IV Internal Engine - bronze in filter

Ok 160k bolt on car stock gear m6 01 ta. oil pressure drop to 35 psi at idle. swap new filter new oil. Then 45 psi at idle stable no drop. no engine noise runs good wth out of no were.

Sorry to say, but that could be an early sign of a spun bearing.

I was hoping to hear differnet. have only one cylinder at 110psi the rest averaged 175 to 185. Slight miss at idle and low rpm cruising, but pulls good at wot. i guess run it till it dies. time for a 6.0 swap

If you pull it now, you may be able to salvage a lot of parts or sell them to offset the cost of the new engine. If it spins a bearing, you could trash everything from the oil pan to the intake manifold. Not wise.

Understood. its my work car. yea i know weird right. i bought the car to enjoy a drive everyday. was thinking a could just swap another motor in. i dont know of too many ls engine shops around mobile al.