OIL Pres Question
If a sbc has 12 pounds at idle hot (700rpms 180 deg) and 30-35 cruising (14-1600 rpm) and 50 anything over 4k does this make it bad. The motor is new and yes at a idle I would agree it is low(but its a chevy)when its hot but in no way do I think the motor is hurt. as I was always told 7 psi per 1000 rpm is min and fine. The thing runs drives sounds great. Also I could turn it up to 900 and it sits at 20 at idle.
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if you do not drop below probably 5 lbs at idle you should be ok.
Is it a stock oil pump? |
Also if it matters it has a relocated oil filter with big bradded lines that I was told could also lower the pressure trying to puss the oil threw them big lines #6 bradded lines over 5ft each.
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Originally Posted by chevguy65
if you do not drop below probably 5 lbs at idle you should be ok.
Is it a stock oil pump? |
I think your ok at 12lbs.
If I am wrong I know one of the guys will jump in and save the day :D |
#6 braided for remote mount, is too small. Minimum should be #10
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Originally Posted by mcracecars
#6 braided for remote mount, is too small. Minimum should be #10
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LOW OIL PRESSURE AT IDLE ON MOST CHEVIES IS NOT A PROBLEM JUST AS LONG AS 35-40 POUNDS IS ACHEIVED AT CRUISING SPEED--AND IT DOESN'T FALL OFF ABOVE THAT--MY SBF RUNS 15- 20 AT IDLE AND 40-50- AT CRUISING SPEED AND I HAVE OVER 100,000 MILES ON IT WITH NO PROBLEM--GOOD LUCK AND HOPE YOU GET IT SOLD AND IT WAS GREAT YOU WERE HONEST WITH THAT BUYER 8) :lol:
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If the engines new I would definitely change the oil filter as this may be the cause of your low pressure. :!:
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Originally Posted by mopar1962
If the engines new I would definitely change the oil filter as this may be the cause of your low pressure. :!:
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