The Camaro Club (UK)

what is ideal ???
mine is around 40 at start as if it is stuck but once warm idle is about 20 then rises with revs as normal...
this ok

I find searching for answers on this kind of thing gives you many many varied theories.
But try this thread,
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/correct ... 59581.html

"You need at least 10 lbs. of oil pressure for
every 1000 rpm's. Ideal is around 15-20 lbs
per 1000 rpm's."

I thought it should 25/30 at warm idle. Mine sits around 30 at lowest, but it's a newish engine with some clever bits.

20 sounds a little low. You have got a Chevy engine in yours haven't you ?

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a poncho....... but I think 20 is ok and use Valvoline racing stuff .....
bit worried how it sticks around 40 when cold but people tell me thats fine

I have a high volume pump in mine, I see people saying it´s not a good thing but I´ve had it in there a long time no problems.
I think for low rpm use it keeps the top of the engine well oiled.
I see 50-60.

in my opinion there's too many opinions in hot rodding

May be your oil is a bit thin what grade are you using?

Also gauges are not always that accurate.

I think from memory that a Pontiac motor when warm should read 30 psi at 2000rpm

40psi at cold is ok

30@2000 is about right

I use
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valvoline-VR1 ... 43bcd40446

was recommended kendall but its too expensive

Most of the engines I deal with (plus my own) are around 60-80psi cold but drop to about 30 ish when hot idling, rising to around 60ish at moderate rpm. HTH
Cheers, Martin

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Mine doesn't drop below 38. Usually 45 to 55 driving when warm. 60 ish when started from cold.

But thats a LS1. My old LT1 had crap oil pressure in comparision. 20ish or lower when warm at idle but was fine when driving? I think it was something to do with a sticky EGR valve.

On a side note I was stuck in traffic in the Camaro last night and the engine temp and oil temp didn't move a jot. Well chuffed. Stayed just below 210 F and oil pressure a steady 38 at idle.