LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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I have just rebuild my LT1 and when i start the car the oil presure is fine but after it worm up the oil presure drop down almost to the red line (Zero) PSI !
i changed the oil pump but nothing happend !!

What do you thang ! is the block broken ?

the main berings where bad when i removed the cranck shaft
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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does the pressure build when you rev it? Is it only low at idle? Lt-1s at idle look like they have no oil pressure. Kinnda scary if you ask me, but i guess its normal
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by slowmofo
does the pressure build when you rev it? Is it only low at idle? Lt-1s at idle look like they have no oil pressure. Kinnda scary if you ask me, but i guess its normal
Having zero oil pressure at idle is not normal. It can be low (10-20) but not zero. Basically anything not in the red area on the gauge is considered acceptable.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Check the sending unit? Make sure its not a faulty gauge before you start tearing into it again. In 93, the sending unit is right above the oil filter and in 94+ its located behind the intake manifold. Something like a $15 part. Its worth a try.
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