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Old 01-23-2019, 12:08 PM   #4
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Re: LS oil pressure

It only really take 4-7 psi to float a bearing and the general "race" guideline is 10psi per 1000 rpm, but if you're getting 20-40 warmed up that's fine in my book! I'd expect to see a little more when cold though. Unless the bypass is opening at 40.
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