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Old October 11th 04, 10:31 PM
Ray
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Steve wrote:
> Nosey wrote:
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>>> ...and a non-tired engine will use no more oil at 3500 than at 1800.

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>> I'm not disputing that because I believe in almost every application
>> you are correct, but I did find this article interesting. It explains
>> how low load operation at 4000 rpm causes oil consumption problems in
>> the '97-'01 LS1 and LS6 Corvettes.
>> http://www.idavette.net/hib/02ls6/page5.htm

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> But thank God, we're not talking about a POS SBC here :-p
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the fix is to not drive an LS1 like a sissy. Pound the crap out of it
always. Then it's fine.

Ray
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