2.3 Oil Pressure
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2.3 Oil Pressure
So what exactly is considered "normal" oil pressure for the turbo 2.3s? Right now I sit around 40-50 psi under load, and it settles right down to 20 at idle. Seems low to me. 
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Sounds fine to me. I am running of the stock gauge in my car, but it always sits on the "A" in Normal (reads top to bottom) but when I'm running it hard and the oil is warm, it gets to the "M". I would prefer it to be higher, but without pulling the motor to see whats up, it ain't gonna get better so to me its not worth it.
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Wow, is that normal oil pressure for the 2.3T's? My Windsor idles around 50psi cold, 40psi warm, and goes up to 70-80psi under load. I guess it's a little different with the 4 bangers. 
Now I'll know what to expect.
PS- My motor might be here tomorrow!! :o
[shameless plug] Oh and check the For Sale forum if you guys need anything for a 2.3. I guess I'll be selling the longblock and transmission here pretty soon too. [/shameless plug]
Now I'll know what to expect. PS- My motor might be here tomorrow!! :o
[shameless plug] Oh and check the For Sale forum if you guys need anything for a 2.3. I guess I'll be selling the longblock and transmission here pretty soon too.
[/shameless plug]
