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    Offline guys71cuda

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    oil pressure
    « on: March 14, 2010 - 06:42:31 PM »
    what is the correct oil pressure operating range for a 318? at idle i should add. thanks appreciate it

    eric
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    Offline 72cudamaan

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    Re: oil pressure
    « Reply #1 on: March 14, 2010 - 10:33:25 PM »


       Minimum recommended pressure is 10# per 1k rpm's

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    Re: oil pressure
    « Reply #2 on: March 15, 2010 - 01:13:52 AM »
    with a std  press pump idle should be 20+ & 40-45 at 2500 with engine warm
    with a high pressure pump 40+ at idle 60-70 or higher at 2500
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    Offline the_engineers

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    Re: oil pressure
    « Reply #3 on: March 15, 2010 - 09:42:30 AM »
    When is a high pressure or high volume pump really needed?  Seems like most street motors would be just fine with a stock replacement.
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    Re: oil pressure
    « Reply #4 on: March 15, 2010 - 11:10:21 AM »
    I never use a high volume unless I have a 10 qt pan
    I always use a HP on any performnace build though
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    Re: oil pressure
    « Reply #5 on: March 15, 2010 - 11:38:56 AM »
     :iagree: I have a rebuilt 440 6-Pack with a stock pump and no pressure issues.
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