QuickBowtie

Hey guys. I was just wondering what, if anything i should be looking out for. Oil has been changed regularly, every 2200 miles at the very most, and car does not see the upper rpm band too often. What do i look for on the oil pressure gauge.

Right now at idle, oil pressure is about 40, +/- 2 psi. When i first turn the car on oil pressure stays at 60 for a few minutes until the car warms up. I do not drive the car until it warms up, especially when its cold. Should i just cross my fingers and hope for the best, or are there things i can look for to help prevent my car from being towed home. Thanks

cyphur

iTrader: (10)

as far as i know, they just go.....nothin really that warns you. maybe a slight drop in pressure just before.

Boostaholic

iTrader: (4)

I had my oil pressure totally cut out and come back a few times before the valve inside the pump finally siezed up. Did you not replace the pump when you did your cam?

QuickBowtie

I bought a cam package from a ls1 speed shop here in cali. They said one was in the package, so i sure as hell hope so.

Boostaholic

iTrader: (4)

If you got a ls6 ported oil pump then you should be good to go, when you totally loose oil press lots of lights come on if I remember right, if it happens just kill your motor and coast to a stop then tow your car.

QuickBowtie

I think i got the ls6. If i do ever see a ton of lights come on, i will make sure to turn the car off. Sure as hell better than buyin a new shortblock.