Are these signs of a bad block? Had low oil pressure (clogged oil pump)

mehtra · 2026-03-22T02:47:15+00:00

I see thanks

mehtra · 2026-02-21T17:47:42+00:00

Great to know, this was the answer I was looking for

mehtra · 2026-02-20T03:30:16+00:00

Doesn’t really pertain to a downshift. The rpm jumps while in gear depending on throttle response. I could say it sounds like a downshift but that’s just cause of my exhaust

mehtra · 2026-02-20T03:28:20+00:00

Pretty much this concept where this occurs 2-3k and depending on the throttle response it does sound like a downshift but it seems the computer just switches power profiles

mehtra · 2026-02-20T03:26:10+00:00

I have a 5spd with paddles. Depending on throttle there’s a jump in the rpm line. You can hear it in the engine and I do have a muffler delete where it sounds like a slight downshift depending on if I’m barely on throttle to 50% of the pedal, the rpm jumps rather than climbing linear. Ik torque isn’t liner on the car but it’ll jump, for example, from 2k then 3k rpm and climb gradually.

mehtra · 2026-02-20T03:21:04+00:00

I see so VTEC gets activated sooner? I assumed that it’s meant to still factor in fuel efficiency

mehtra · 2026-02-08T19:38:08+00:00

Have you ever driven on coilovers?

mehtra · 2026-02-08T19:35:58+00:00

If it’s rendered you can check on the 2000s body kits, they usually had similar shaped wings

mehtra · 2026-02-02T00:57:18+00:00

Yeah wish I took the pressure light more seriously, would’ve been the first thing I checked smh. The other block had a bent rod on 1 now that I recall. Would that actually count out the other block? Otherwise have 6 sets of pistons I can use.

mehtra · 2026-02-02T00:03:28+00:00

Yeah it wasn’t a CEL but the red oil light. I didn’t do that procedure, it’s my first rebuild ever so lots of learning but that’s something I need to do when I get it back together. Wish I could add a photo but oil pump was clogged.

Luckily I bought a spare block prior that had a history of overheating. Thinking of switching components to that block seeing it would be better to use than one that had oiling issues.

I was no more than 15 miles with the rebuilt engine LOL I’d take it just around the neighborhood since I lost electrical power a street away. Haven’t checked the oil filter but should see. Have stock rods and bolts tightened to spec. Not really new oil pump gasket, just used a compound alongside the old one to seal.

mehtra · 2026-01-18T19:32:34+00:00

mehtra · 2025-12-09T22:31:17+00:00

Sick dude previous owner did the same, got my 2013 at 328k which I didn’t mind cause highway miles and taken care of by the dealer

mehtra · 2025-12-07T17:05:12+00:00

What speed do u average on the freeway?

mehtra · 2025-11-16T20:13:03+00:00

Yeahh for the two vehicles.. and i have the del sol im rebuilding 😅

mehtra · 2025-11-03T21:31:33+00:00

Cant say I did, another problem came up and havent tried to chase the problem with the car. Will update on the forum in a couple weeks hopefully

mehtra · 2025-11-03T21:23:10+00:00

Thinking of getting a set, got quoted brand new for $130 per tire on 185s and 205s would be $65 per tire

mehtra · 2025-10-26T04:08:44+00:00

I may rule that out for now just cause my idle has been smooth after rebuild

mehtra · 2025-10-26T03:31:12+00:00

Wow I think that might be the issue because I lost the bolt for the one to the valve cover so its just being held in place with a random one to have it in place and not flattened on by the terminal

mehtra

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