Odd oil pressure reading after Mac Header install
03-24-2005, 08:35 AM
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Odd oil pressure reading after Mac Header install I've noticed that my oil pressure isn't reading as high as it did before I installed my headers...I haven't noticed an oil leaking so I don't think I broke my oil sending unit. My oil pressure has never been 40 at idle and usually runs around 60-70 all the time. Now it seems to be jumpy at idle 35-45 but when I stomp on it, 60-70. Thanks in advance for your help!
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03-24-2005, 06:06 PM
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I don't thinkg the oil even has 3000 on it and it's mobil 1 5w30. I'm also noticing that the starter is dragging after running a while..I assume this is the heat from the headers...Does anyone use a heat shield for their starter?
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03-24-2005, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by silver02Z
I'm also noticing that the starter is dragging after running a while..I assume this is the heat from the headers...Does anyone use a heat shield for their starter?
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03-24-2005, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ddelallata
I haven't noticed any difference. Are your headers coated?
The Mac Mids come coated but I don't think it's a jet hot coating???
03-25-2005, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by silver02Z
I don't thinkg the oil even has 3000 on it and it's mobil 1 5w30. I'm also noticing that the starter is dragging after running a while..I assume this is the heat from the headers...Does anyone use a heat shield for their starter?
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I made one for mine.
Did it at the same time as the v6 to v8 swap, which was when I did the heads/cam/intake/headers too...
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Do you have a picture of the headers? If they are flat gray then I don't think they're coated. I bought a set (new) that are coated and they have a chrome like finish.
03-29-2005, 12:19 AM
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I just finished changing the oil. I went with German Castrol 0w30 and a K&N HP2600 filter. Oil pressure is back to normal (for my car)! The starter isn't acting up anymore either. I think my car was just having a bad day or something????
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