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omarrakeen · 04-10-2009, 07:30 AM

hey i got 1998 LS1 i noticed the oil pressure gauge is exatly in the middle when car is hot or cold reving or not...is that normal??

whats the best oil pressure, normal lets say ??

*radz28* · 04-10-2009, 09:24 AM

I'm not sure if the gauges in the '98s are similar to later models, in this respect, but cold, I'm at 60+ lbs. above idle. I know the temp' gauges were crap in later models, but I thought '98s were good.

As far as best oil pressure, it's my understanding you want something like at least 10 lbs. per 1000 RPMs.

Super83Z · 04-10-2009, 09:41 AM

That oil pressure is fine. Some LS1's as they get older only have about 20 at idle. That is still ok. 7-10 lbs per 1000 RPM is what is recommended. If the gauge never moves, consider changing the sending unit( a PITA) its located behind the intake manifold on top of the block.

And yes 98 was the only year to have a fully functional temp gauge. The later years were basically an idiot light. The problem was being an all aluminum engine it fluctuates in temp alot. People were bringing their cars in thinking there was something wrong with it. Probably why the new Camaro reads "C Normal H" so they don't have to worry about that again.

*CamaroSpike23* · 04-10-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Super83Z

That oil pressure is fine. Some LS1's as they get older only have about 20 at idle. That is still ok. 7-10 lbs per 1000 RPM is what is recommended. If the gauge never moves, consider changing the sending unit( a PITA) its located behind the intake manifold on top of the block.

LT1's at idle are known to run around 5-10psi. your oil press is fine. tho it should fluctuate some when you are driving.

AGM76 · 04-10-2009, 01:11 PM

Yeah at idle my lt-1 hovers around 7-8. Goes up as the rpm's increase o course. Think its a normal pressure.

omarrakeen · 04-10-2009, 05:50 PM

mmm the 98 is LS1 too its all alminuim too anyways the pressure seems to get better i think its jst dirts and old oil coz i bought the car 3 days ago and i didnt drive it for long time i jst tried it..also i got engine light on then off after 5 mins lol ill change oil filter and c..and the car runs amazing..thx all

4thGenZ14X2 · 04-10-2009, 06:14 PM

My 2000 Z28 stays around 70-75psi @ any given time. I also have a ported/shimmed LS6 oil pump though.

your's is good to go...

Super83Z · 04-10-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 4thGenZ14X2

My 2000 Z28 stays around 70-75psi @ any given time. I also have a ported/shimmed LS6 oil pump though.

your's is good to go...

Hey man I like your car. Where did you get that hood? Thats the only cowl hood I ever liked on a 4th gen. The others are too angular they don't look like they belong on the car. Got any more angles of it?

omarrakeen · 04-11-2009, 07:00 AM

cool then ill change oil n filter n c...should i put some sport oil filter or it doesnt matter....? acdelco is fine?

*CamaroSpike23* · 04-11-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by omarrakeen

cool then ill change oil n filter n c...should i put some sport oil filter or it doesnt matter....? acdelco is fine?

ac delco is a decent filter.

top filters are Wix, Purolator PureOne, Mobil 1, K&N.

top oils Royal Purple, Mobil 1, Amsoil

omarrakeen · 04-12-2009, 06:47 AM

ill stick to mobile coz i dnt think we have royal around here....

04-10-2009, 07:30 AM	#1
omarrakeen Camaro Freak Drives: 1998 Z28,1996 RS, 2005 Altima Join Date: May 2008 Location: UAE-Dubai Posts: 55	best oil pressure??! hey i got 1998 LS1 i noticed the oil pressure gauge is exatly in the middle when car is hot or cold reving or not...is that normal?? whats the best oil pressure, normal lets say ??

04-10-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,207 View My Garage	I'm not sure if the gauges in the '98s are similar to later models, in this respect, but cold, I'm at 60+ lbs. above idle. I know the temp' gauges were crap in later models, but I thought '98s were good. As far as best oil pressure, it's my understanding you want something like at least 10 lbs. per 1000 RPMs. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

04-10-2009, 09:41 AM	#3
Super83Z Drives: 1999 Z28 1983 Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions,MA Posts: 616 View My Garage	That oil pressure is fine. Some LS1's as they get older only have about 20 at idle. That is still ok. 7-10 lbs per 1000 RPM is what is recommended. If the gauge never moves, consider changing the sending unit( a PITA) its located behind the intake manifold on top of the block. And yes 98 was the only year to have a fully functional temp gauge. The later years were basically an idiot light. The problem was being an all aluminum engine it fluctuates in temp alot. People were bringing their cars in thinking there was something wrong with it. Probably why the new Camaro reads "C Normal H" so they don't have to worry about that again. __________________ Current cars: 99 Z28 06 Silverado 14 Silverado

04-10-2009, 06:14 PM	#7
4thGenZ14X2 Drives: 2000 LPM Z28 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25 View My Garage	My 2000 Z28 stays around 70-75psi @ any given time. I also have a ported/shimmed LS6 oil pump though. your's is good to go... __________________ Heads/Cam/Stall/Fully Bolted.

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04-10-2009, 01:11 PM	#5
AGM76 Drives: 1995 z28 - 2000 SS - 08' vette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 113	Yeah at idle my lt-1 hovers around 7-8. Goes up as the rpm's increase o course. Think its a normal pressure.

04-10-2009, 05:50 PM	#6
omarrakeen Camaro Freak Drives: 1998 Z28,1996 RS, 2005 Altima Join Date: May 2008 Location: UAE-Dubai Posts: 55	mmm the 98 is LS1 too its all alminuim too anyways the pressure seems to get better i think its jst dirts and old oil coz i bought the car 3 days ago and i didnt drive it for long time i jst tried it..also i got engine light on then off after 5 mins lol ill change oil filter and c..and the car runs amazing..thx all

04-11-2009, 07:00 AM	#9
omarrakeen Camaro Freak Drives: 1998 Z28,1996 RS, 2005 Altima Join Date: May 2008 Location: UAE-Dubai Posts: 55	cool then ill change oil n filter n c...should i put some sport oil filter or it doesnt matter....? acdelco is fine?

04-12-2009, 06:47 AM	#11
omarrakeen Camaro Freak Drives: 1998 Z28,1996 RS, 2005 Altima Join Date: May 2008 Location: UAE-Dubai Posts: 55	ill stick to mobile coz i dnt think we have royal around here....