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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Depnds upon oil temp, grade,bearing clearances, and releif valve spring force. Pressure itself isn't too important, it's theoil flow through the bearings. Pressure saps power, for example the DFV makes do with 40psi and revs to over 10k.
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