HV oil pump vs Stock oil pan

Rat Bastid said

Only if you have a needle bearings on the rocker arms. 15 pounds at the gauge is probably close to zero at the rockers.

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At the gauge is letting you know the pressure at the crank and cam bearings. These need some pressure. Roller bearings in lifters and rockers do not need pressure, just some flow to lube and cool them.