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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by gt2-josh, Aug 1, 2008.

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  1. gt2-josh

    gt2-josh Karting

    Sep 9, 2004
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    #1 gt2-josh, Aug 1, 2008
    Hey Guys,

    Once motoring at full operating temperature what do you register for idle speed and oil pressure? My oil pressure seems low but I'm not certain what is considered "proper". Thanks in advance!

    Josh

    1990 F40
    2005 CGT
    2007 QP
     
  2. RufMD

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    #2 RufMD, Aug 1, 2008
    Josh, mine idles at 1k rpms fully warmed. Can't remember off hand the oil pressure, but can check on it tomorrow.
     
  3. gt2-josh

    gt2-josh Karting

    Sep 9, 2004
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    #3 gt2-josh, Aug 1, 2008
    Thanks Jas!! I'm just trying to get a level set to see where mine should be. I'm idling a bit below 1k fully warm but I think I need to have my throttle balance adjusted. My sense is the car would prefer to be idling higher. Thanks again. Hope all is well my friend!

    Josh

    1990 F40
    2005 CGT
    2007 QP
     
  4. RufMD

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    #4 RufMD, Aug 2, 2008
    Josh,

    Here's what I got from a drive today. On start up, oil pressure was just right of center..about 80 lb/in

    Once warmed and oil up to operating temp, on full boost oil pressure peaked at about 105 lb/in (or 3/4 on the gauge)

    On return, with fully hot oil, the car idles with an oil pressure of around 35 lb/in


    Hope this helps.

    Peak turbo boost was around 19 lbs....velocity was most excellent :)
     
  5. gt2-josh

    gt2-josh Karting

    Sep 9, 2004
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    #5 gt2-josh, Aug 4, 2008
    thanks jas! this is great information; tremendously helpful. i really appreciate you taking the time to record it.

    btw, any chance you will be in monterey for the historics? i'll be there with the f40.

    best, josh

    1990 F40
    2005 CGT
    2007 QP
     

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