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Old 07-14-2009, 07:55 AM
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With a high volume pump, small oil pan and cold oil, the pressure can fluctuate after start-up when the car is moved as the oil doesn't drain back very fast. I suppose that could also happen with hot oil if the level is low.

The fix for me was to use a larger capacity pan (Aviad) and switch to synthetic oil after break-in.

With 0.025" bearing clearances and a modified HV pump, I get 85 psi at cold start, 13 to 15 at hot idle and I think about 45 at 2000 rpm when hot.
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