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2001stang4.6

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Hello everyone ,so the problem I am having is the oil pressure seems fine while crusing around or at idle or even if i just rev it in neutral but under acceleration it drops almost to the very bottom of the gauge. yes i do have the stock gauge new mech one is on order but any ideas before that comes in ? what would most likely be causing this im guessing its more then just a gauge problem.Its a 91 gt 331 with only about 8000 miles on it
Thanks for any ideas .
 

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Just curious, Fram filter?
 

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is this a new problem or have you had this problem since the motor was built?
 

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That's a classic case of too little clearance between the pickup and the pan...or too little oil
 
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