First, on the tension side I am of the same school as Dave, in that I like a lot of tension (28,000-29,000) PSI on a carbide blade. If you assume the spring is linear then it is going to move the gauge on the saw about twice as much as a Woodslicer of the same width.
Second, in terms of feed pressure, the pressure will be more than a fresh Woodslicer, the WS is thinner kerf and it is much sharper than the carbide tips. For a comparison it should feed about like a 3TPI 3/4-1" carbon blade.
Third, check the welds carefully especially since the machine had had issues.
Fourth, how is the finish?
Of all the laws Brandolini's may be the most universally true.
Deep thought for the day:
Your bandsaw weighs more when you leave the spring compressed instead of relieving the tension.