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Old 03-11-2006, 04:42 PM
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Just to be on the safe side,

What are the normal oil pressure readings in a stock LS1 w/ 5w30?

Reading off of the stock gauge...

(i tried a search but it didnt narrow it down any)
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Off the stock gauge, I typically see 60psi at startup and when I get on it pretty hard....

Once warm and at idle or cruise, I typically see ~40psi....

Running 5W30 Mobil 1
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I have slightly over 40 warm at idle and slightly over 60 cruising at 1500 rpms. 5W30 synthetic.
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40 lbs @ idle warm... 60 lbs @ highway speed 70mph... today
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if I sit idling for while and the engine gets hot, mine goes slightly below the 40 line. Hot at a cruise 50-60
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I read somewhere 10psi is needed for each 1000 rpm's as a general rule
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Originally Posted by brad8266
I read somewhere 10psi is needed for each 1000 rpm's as a general rule

that is the recognized minimum




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