Low oil pressure?

The resistance thing is not trivial which is why we bore out the oil passages but this is more for flow than for pressure
every plumber knows about curves, tight elbows and wall friction
however in comparison to a plug it is trivial jad
for all PRACTICAL purposes the other guys have it more useful
your point is well taken however
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I won't Red X you however I don't agree with everything you're saying. LOL
I have a great idea for how to answer this question. That is at the Larry Shepherd seminar at the Nationals on Saturday someone asked him about leaving the plug out. And that should give us the answer we've all been waiting for.

Meet Butch Leal at the HDK Tent, signing autographs along with the debut of his 1975 B/MP Duster. Larry Shepard Tech Seminar - In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 340 Small Block debut in 1968, Larry has prepared some Tips & Tricks for the owner along with a Q&A. The Seminar takes place on Saturday at 1:00PM at the Nats Seminar/Match Box Race Tent located just behind the large Green Mopar Pavillion.
Unfortunately I won't be there so I can't ask him but surely someone here will be there and can do it.