My '04 has been 60K + and hasn't had any problems. A few seconds at startup won't do any measurable damage to anything in an engine unless you are immediately loading it up before the oil pressure is registered.
It is also possible that the between the engine and the gage (sensor, oil...
While side post batteries work fine in many applications but their main benifit is lower production cost to the manufacturer- post type batteries have much more robust electrical connection (circumfrencial contact vs. face contact). Also you never need to worry about stripping out the fastener...
It is likely you used an inertia type dyno (one that doesn't generate or dissipate power) - the ones with that accelerate a large roller.
Then your lighter wheels will show up as higher HP as well as the lower temperature, which puts more oxygen per cfm of air ingested into your engine...
Trading age for mileage you might consider the following sale.
A 2003 with 18,500 sold for $33,000 on eBay last Christmas day.
As far as the mileage, my '04 has 54,000 and the only drivetrain problem I have is that the shifter/transmission doesn't center itself as it did when new. Dodge is...
Assuming you use the same grad/weight/viscosity oil the reason the oil pressure is higher is because new oil is not sheared down, that is the old oil becomes less viscous with use.....
54,000 miles
This is a snow belt car bought new in Jun '05, so it is on the road about 9 months a year.
I drive daily when the roads are salt free.
I travel from IA to NH 2 to 4 times a year in addition to driving it to work....
I totally agree with the operating temp statement. (My '04 has a 17 psi pressure cap).
I would bet that the collapsing upper hose cars have a leaking high pressure radiator cap (or a leak somewhere else in the system) or are not warmed up when run at high speed.
I wouldn't consider an 1800 mile Viper drive brutal!
I have driven individual daily stretches of 1000 miles without any discomfort. It is a lot more comfortable than similar summer rides in '61 and '69 Corvettes (both wo/AC and w/factory side pipes). I have cruised over 4000 miles over 9...
Drive it! Just watch the weather - avoid snow and ice, rain won't hurt it!
My '04 just turned 54,000 and makes multiple 1300 one way tripos each year. I did install cruise to avoid tickets. Enjoy your ride!
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