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Old 03-31-05, 07:33 PM
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Question Oil Pressure

Hey all, what is the typical oil pressure at startup and at certain RPMs and such for a GSL-SE? Does anyone know of a chart? What does too high/ too low oil pressure signify?

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I just posted on this topic. Was told at idle 13-38. 60+ at 3000rpm. Mine is idleing a bit high at 1k rpm around 40-45psi. 2000 rpm near the 60 mark. 3000 rpm 65-70. Doesn't go much more at higher rpms.
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mines a 1985 12A 160,000 miles
Old 04-02-05, 02:44 PM
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thanks mine is right at 30 at idle and at about 65-70 maybe a tiny bit higher at 3000 rpms, doesnt go any higher then that.

What city do you live in in WI?? I am originally from duluth and saw the link to duluthsuperior.biz or whatever it was on there.
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on my se, its about the same as that 12a, i also have an accuarte gauge
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I'm in Superior.
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Mine is an 83 and at 3000RPM it runs between 60 and 65.
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What oil are you running? I am using 10W-30 as per the hood sticker, but have noticed alot of people using 20W-50. I will most likely change to the thicker oil since it is warming up outside. With my stock gauge, I am getting roughly 45-50 PSI oil pressure at 3K. Not sure if my gauge is accurate but it seems to fluctuate with engine speed as it should.
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Castrol GTX 20W-50
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With the RB 90psi rear oil pressure regulator, my REPU goes up to 90 PSI when cold, then idles @ 20-30 psi and caps out @ 80-90 @ 4000rpms when floored.

You want 10psi per 1000rpms at all time so that works out great with my 8000rpm rev limiter pill in the MSD 6AL.
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