Ok so i finally got the torque converter in and installed another tranny cooler etc. etc. Started the car up and i didn't really pay attention to the oil pressure at first, i let it warm up and i decided to take it for a spin. While driving i noticed my oil pressure was around 25-30 psi, i immediately turned around and went back home. I installed a new ported melling oil pump when i did the heads and cam, replaced the o ring pick up tube that it came with and everything was good. The first few times i started the car oil pressure was around 70psi or so now it won't even reach 40psi, could the o-ring be messed up already? I haven't changed my oil and filter yet, and i also put in a new oil pressure sending unit the other day.....Any thoughts on this?


trans_am7935 please don't post in my thread.

 

Well ended up being that pain in the *** o-ring pickup tube, i went ahead and replaced the o-ring and installed this gridle http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/genera...gines-brp.html i didn't buy it from him, i went ahead and made my own it's a good idea though, no more o-ring replacements

 

Good deal, bro.

 

what is normal oil pressure mine runs a touch below 40 as well

 

You have to take alot of things in consideration when trying to find out normal oil pressure. "Normal" would be 40-45psi at idle and cruising speed when engine is at operating temp, if yours is reading 39psi it's nothing to be concerned about.....How many miles are on the car?

 

about 139000 and i think its a bit lower like maybe 30-35

 

I would say that's pretty accurate considering the milage.