"Jan" > wrote in message
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>
>
> 30mm pump is the main culprit. Nothing in the engine configuration
> warranting one. 20W50 oil. YES HE HAS TOO MUCH PRESSURE, that pump is way
> overkill and will actually make the engine overheat. (Oil is bypassing the
> cooler because the engine thinks it's cold)
>
> Switch to an aluminum bodied 26mm Schadek pump and sell that 30mm one or
> use as paperweight.
>
> Break the engine in with 10W30 or 10W40, use 20W50 only in very high
> temperatures and worn engines.
>
> You do not need ANY more oil pressure than (good condition) stock
> pressure, anything above that is just going to cause more problems than
> what it might fix.
>

well **** me running backwards....if he is running TOO MUCH PRESSURE, then
my 26mm pump is "overkill" too...i have those same pressures... and this is
with 10w40 oil.... and the kicker? nice cool oil temps, no ****ing blown
filter gaskets(i don't use fram) and i can't be told i'm wrong by jan,
because its 26mm... my oil pressure guage pegs when cold at a steady 1800
rpms(no choke, gotta high idle it myself)...
from the line "As near as I can tell it is running 45 to 55 psi, and will
surge to
>>65, and up to 80 at 5000 rpms. I am running 20w 50 oil." his pressure
>>isn't excessive.... his filter choice, however, is questionable...(and ftr
>>at those types of pressures in 95F temps i can cruise the interstate for
>>hours at 70-75mph and never go over 220F at the sump...i'm thinking my oil
>>cooler isn't being bypassed as everyone is QUICK to state(regurgitate)...