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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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You can see my mods in my sig...MS3 cam

when I'm idling the oil pressure can drop down to 40psi

but when i just touch the gas she jumps back up to 55-60psi

this normal??
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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You should be fine. I'm at a shade under 40psi at idle.

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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Me too.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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sweet, thanks guys
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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If its hot and been driving around Im a hair under 40 myself at idle
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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At least you have oil pressure. my car doesn't..
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Old May 18, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Yea, you guys should be thankful that you have pressure ;-)
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Old May 18, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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I'm right under 40PSI with a MS3 cam
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Old May 18, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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you should be fine, min has ms4 with stock pump (02 model) and its just a hair over 40 at idle, give it gas and it goes up to 70-75!
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Old May 18, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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Yeah, mine is at 40 at a operating temp idle. I think it's normal, at least I hope it is.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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You only need 10psi per 1000 rpm...you'll be just fine at 40 psi @ idle...the LS1 only requires 20 psi at 3000 rpm...
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