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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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LT1 Oil Pressure Question

My car doesn't seem to carry much oil pressure. It has about 20 at idle which is fine, but NEVER gets above 35-40, no matter how much I rev it. Think it needs some bearings? No funny noises from the bottom end, just the Comp lifters. Is this normal? I run Mobil 1.
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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that is normal oil pressures with a lt1. the pressure regulator is set for 40 psi. unless a high pressure spring is installed
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