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**Dominic Toretto** · 10-06-2013, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

The temperature of oil on your gauge is not as hot as it really gets. This temperature is an average with oil from different parts of the motor. Some parts are hotter than others. It is said that some of the oil gets as hot as 400° or 500°F in these racing situations.

Ah, very good to consider, had not thought about that. Guessing that is especially true for the oil going through the turbo.

-Alex

re-rx7 · 10-06-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Here's a picture of the LS1 at idle and at 25mph. This is with the digital gauges but, you get the point. Each bar for the psi represents 10psi. Sorry for crappy pics.

-Alex

40 psi at 25 mph is pretty nice. Oil may be a little thick but its ok.

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

Ah, very good to consider, had not thought about that. Guessing that is especially true for the oil going through the turbo.

-Alex

Probally even more extreme!!