***Oil pressure question***
06-02-2007, 01:08 PM
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***Oil pressure question*** Ok I just installed a tr224 cam, Comp 918 springs and a LS6 oil pump last weekend. Now when I start the car the oil pressure is between 40-50 psi. But once the car gets hot, it drops to 20-25 psi. And when you rev it it goes to about 40psi but wont go any higher. What is the problem?
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Originally Posted by Hell'sChariot
Ok I just installed a tr224 cam, Comp 918 springs and a LS6 oil pump last weekend. Now when I start the car the oil pressure is between 40-50 psi. But once the car gets hot, it drops to 20-25 psi. And when you rev it it goes to about 40psi but wont go any higher. What is the problem?
Oil restriction or spun bearing. Check the O ring, it might have a small leak. If it's all good, check pressure accuracy with a mechanical guage. If it's right, go from there....
Usually the problem is the O ring. The mistake most people make when they pinch their o ring is that they try to connect the pickup tube with the oil pump bolted to the block. It's much easier to get a flat seal with the oil pump unbolted. Also, make sure it's that blue O ring, I hear the browns are prone to leak easier!!
