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Pyrotechnic · 07-30-2007, 11:42 AM

Could the new engine have a high volume oil pump ? They tend to idle around 60 PSI.

Also, I never trust electronic oil pressure gauges, especially stock ones. Invest in a good Autogage/Autometer mechanical gauge. It won't lie, and they aren't too expensive either.

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugede...gid=2469&sid=1

07-30-2007, 11:42 AM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Oil pressure gauge spiked!! Could the new engine have a high volume oil pump ? They tend to idle around 60 PSI. Also, I never trust electronic oil pressure gauges, especially stock ones. Invest in a good Autogage/Autometer mechanical gauge. It won't lie, and they aren't too expensive either. http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugede...gid=2469&sid=1 Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 07-30-2007 at 11:44 AM.