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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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I have a 99 Frc with 6.0 prc heads,blower cam,yella terra rockers,vortech V2 blower etc....just installed all new gaskets including head gaskets,lifters...my oil pressure under wot stays at around 35-40psi upto 6800 Rpms...sometimes coming down to idle it's around 12-18psi...do I have a problem or is this ok? It has a LPE ported oil pump,car runs fine with no noise
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 10:13 PM
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I would say that's a big problem if it's accurate. What oil are you using? I suggest getting a good mechanical gauge on it and recheck it. If it's still low, I would send an oil sample out for testing. If the report is ok, replace the oil pump. Otherwise pull the engine for tear down before it grenades.
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Originally Posted by martysauto
I would say that's a big problem if it's accurate. What oil are you using? I suggest getting a good mechanical gauge on it and recheck it. If it's still low, I would send an oil sample out for testing. If the report is ok, replace the oil pump. Otherwise pull the engine for tear down before it grenades.
I agree those pressures are quite low which can indicate a serious issue. Verifying the pressure with a mechanical gauge is a must. With my V2-si I see at least 60psi or more at wot and a hot idle pressure of 38-40psi
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