Well i gave Jeff a hand installing the plate last night and at his engines normal driving temp around 170 it was between 20-22psi in park at around 750-800 rpm and after getting as hot as we could idling in gear it dropped to around 18psi. Think his idle can be a bit higher to help some too. I think the 009's are supposed to idle closer to 900rpm???????? Intercooler dont forget your car idles 1000-1100 rpm which makes a big difference because the pump is almost spinning 25-30% faster than his. So we saw with his when revved up a bit higher. The thrust plate is a nice easy install with no machine work needed. The reason it boosts psi is because it has more contact surface for the gears to ride on which builds psi!!! Frank