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    Minimum psi

    Hello guys



    I have a new 300 R and have a question. Which is the minimum water pressure required in high speed to avoid
    any malfunctions or damages in the engine( is a sportmaster)
    thank you

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    Recommend bare minimum of 15 psi (preferably 18+ for safe measure in turns).

    Engine can run at lower pressures, but the above provides for consistent cooling.


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    I have run 10 psi on my 300R WOT without any overheating issues. Straight line, a few miles, no turns.