Rolltide1006
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Hello all and I apologize if this issue I am having has been answered before. I can’t find my particular issue discussed on google Oil is full and is Motorcraft 5w-20 with a Motorcraft oil filter. Wiring to the autometer gauge is [emoji108][emoji2532]
I have a 97 GT and hooked up a autometer oil pressure gauge to know where I am at. The motor is a 4.6 2v and has PI heads, blower cams and was rebuilt 2k miles ago. Oil pressure is 70-80psi on cold start and I never lose it or see it drastically change. When nice and hot, I am idling with 20-25 psi. Once i bump the throttle it shoots to 50 psi. When I accelerate hard from a stop I see a nice gradual climb with pressure all the way to 60-70 psi. When I am driving on the highway is when I notice a slight fluctuation. When I am going 70-75mph in 5th gear at about 2200 rpm I noticed the meter was at 50 psi. I give it throttle and the needle will drop slightly down to about 45 psi and once I let off the throttle it will jump back to 50 psi. When I am at the same speeds and drop it into 3rd and accelerate the pressure goes to 55 and doesn’t climb as quick as it does when I am messing around in town. This is my first time having a aftermarket oil pressure gauge so I may be just a little paranoid. Just wanted to hear yalls opinions and/or experiences. Am I crazy or what? Thanks in advance!
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I have a 97 GT and hooked up a autometer oil pressure gauge to know where I am at. The motor is a 4.6 2v and has PI heads, blower cams and was rebuilt 2k miles ago. Oil pressure is 70-80psi on cold start and I never lose it or see it drastically change. When nice and hot, I am idling with 20-25 psi. Once i bump the throttle it shoots to 50 psi. When I accelerate hard from a stop I see a nice gradual climb with pressure all the way to 60-70 psi. When I am driving on the highway is when I notice a slight fluctuation. When I am going 70-75mph in 5th gear at about 2200 rpm I noticed the meter was at 50 psi. I give it throttle and the needle will drop slightly down to about 45 psi and once I let off the throttle it will jump back to 50 psi. When I am at the same speeds and drop it into 3rd and accelerate the pressure goes to 55 and doesn’t climb as quick as it does when I am messing around in town. This is my first time having a aftermarket oil pressure gauge so I may be just a little paranoid. Just wanted to hear yalls opinions and/or experiences. Am I crazy or what? Thanks in advance!
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