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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Im new to this

but i installed the vr-sc1 intake and it is working great
but i noticed my oil pressure goes up drastically when i accelrate quickly
normal driving isnt effected by this
but when i accelerate really fast my oil pressure hits 80 or even high

is this normal? or should i be worried
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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I also have a Vararam on my 06 a6 but never really noticed my oil pressure going way up at WOT. Guess i will have to look at the gauge and find out for myself.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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its normal it did it before the vr too you just didn't notice
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CHASLS2
I also have a Vararam on my 06 a6 but never really noticed my oil pressure going way up at WOT. Guess i will have to look at the gauge and find out for myself.
Let us know.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by animesk8er93
Im new to this

but i installed the vr-sc1 intake and it is working great
but i noticed my oil pressure goes up drastically when i accelrate quickly
normal driving isnt effected by this
but when i accelerate really fast my oil pressure hits 80 or even high

is this normal? or should i be worried
what does an intake have to do with the oil pressure
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by animesk8er93
Im new to this

but i installed the vr-sc1 intake and it is working great
but i noticed my oil pressure goes up drastically when i accelrate quickly
normal driving isnt effected by this
but when i accelerate really fast my oil pressure hits 80 or even high

is this normal? or should i be worried
vararam's and oil pressure are not tied together in any way!
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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if you think that there is a relation between vararam and oil pressure !
just tell me ! what would u do if you had Camshaft and supercharge !

relax ,,, everything is fine ,
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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I've never seen my oil pressure shoot to 80.46ish yes,80 no.Nothing to do w/the V-RAM.Has to do with your right foot!
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