180 vs 120 oil pumps

Very interesting graph. So the pressure was tapped between the external filter and the cooler, yes? More than I would have expected. Can I ask what oil is used in terms of grade, mineral or synthetic, and what (in round about terms) was the engine temperature at the time of the reading?
My 3C has a RGS Corsa oil pump (9mm I assume) and a spin on oil filter assembly between the engine and the oil cooler as well so will be developing similar pressures I assume?.
 
...and the engine temperature? Cold, warm or hot?

FYI, I am running 20W50 full synthetic with a full flow oil filter behind the oil cooler with the oil flow going to the filter first then onto the cooler and then back into the engine.

I also note that Tim Parker's green book, page 36, suggests Mobile SHC 10W-70 full synthetic, I ran my 3C on this for many years. Strangely, later additions of the green book have this section removed. I suspect the reasoning for doing so is that synthetic oil should be used in conjunction with a full flow oil filter.
 
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