Hello all,
Question regarding Superformance
oil pressure gauge. Just took my car out for the first time after purchasing in October. Prior to the first trip I serviced the car,
oil change (Brad Penn 20/50), grease, check bolts, etc. The engine is a new side oiler block bored to 472" built by Garrett Machine, with all the best components, 695 lift cam, 12.5 to 1 compression producing over 650 hp on 110 octane race fuel. The car has 1,365 miles. Here is my question. Has anyone had issues with the
oil pressure gauge? I have heard that the English gauges are not all that accurate. Cold oil pressure on start up was around 60 lbs. The car warmed up, and oil pressure at idle went to 10-15 lbs. Cruising at 2,300 rpm's at an outside temperature of 62 degrees the gauge read about 40 lbs. The car has solid lifters, and at approximately 10-15 lbs of pressure the motor would be making quite bit of noise. I intend on bypassing the gauge on the dash and check by putting a gauge directly on the motor. I spoke to the original owner and he communicated that the gauge always read low, but I do not want to take any chances. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Anthony