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    Offline 72 cuda

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    Oil pressure
    « on: December 10, 2008 - 06:42:47 AM »
    How low should my oil pressure drop to at an idle.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Oil pressure
    « Reply #1 on: December 10, 2008 - 07:19:47 AM »
    That common 'spec' is 10psi per 1,000rpm when the oil is hot. Mine drops down to 15, engine has been run hard lol.
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Oil pressure
    « Reply #2 on: December 10, 2008 - 11:11:23 AM »
    on a Mopar 20-25 is more typical
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    Offline moper

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    Re: Oil pressure
    « Reply #3 on: December 21, 2008 - 07:21:54 PM »
    fresh or good stock engine, anywhere from  15-30psi depending on oil and engine. Hi perf rebuilt, anywhere from 15-40 depending on the same stuff, plus the clearances used.
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