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i just bought a 2001 Firehawk with 69k miles. when i bought it the oil as about 1.5 quarts over full. the oil pressure gauge would range from 55-75 anytime the engine was running. so i changed the oil, put in 5w-30 mobil 1. its right at full now using 6 quarts, but the oil pressure is still around 60psi. i dont have a check engine light so no codes. im thinking maybe the oil pressure sending unit is going out? or maybe because it is an SLP Firehawk it has a different/stronger oil pump?

im stumped
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92 honda accord... 875hp, 1143tq... huh? must be the veetek!

My 2000 WS6 was always at or above 40 PSI hot ro cold. I say the more the marrier, im sure some one wil chime in with an answer. Try doing a search? At least its not too low!

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56134&page=4

Check this link out about oil pressure in LS1's.

Some are saying its impropper voltage I.E. the sending unit.

If you can take it to a mechanic they could hook up a master (mechanical) gauge right under the hood and tell you exactly what it is.
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2000 WS6 Trans Am. Lid, smooth bellow, free mods,
SpecII, Drill mod, Hurst shifter, !CAGS, Blowmaster.
NEXT: Brembo blanks, SFC, STB & LCAs.

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Posted By: rnrkid On: 09-26-2007 @ 07:23:01     Reply | Top | Edit

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My gauge hits 80 on the throttle, and I idle over 40. Oil level doesn't effect pressure...unless you're empty.

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2000 WS6 M6, Volant Cold Air, SLP Y-pipe and LM cat back, SLP subframe connectors, BMR panhard relocator,UMI LCA, UMI Adj. upper and lower a-arms, B&G lowering springs, Spohn torque arm, ported and polished throttle body, 12 bolt Moser w/3.73's, cross-drilled vented rotors.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2355847
[ Edited on 09/26/2007 @ 07:23:29 ]

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