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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 02:21 PM
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so ive fitted and just wondering if these figures are ok?

6bar (87psi) stone cold

2.5bar (36psi) normal operating temp

all readings were at idle
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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What idle speed? 750rpm?
Temp and engine speed are critical. As are oil viscosity.
Sounds good to me.
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 02:31 PM
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Ideally you want it to reach PRV pressure by 3000 rpm hot. So 90 psi. And hold that all the way.
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 03:53 PM
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it holds at 90psi when driving, only drops when stopping which i guess is to be expected?
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by john_d
it holds at 90psi when driving, only drops when stopping which i guess is to be expected?
Sounds ace
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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Similar to my car 6.8bar cold starting, 2.8bar on tick over when warm.
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