VR1 Racing Oil isn't the oil we thought it was
#82
Le Mans Master
This stuff isn't this hard There are plenty of oils out there - available off-the-shelf - that are just fine with a flat-tappet cam.
This stuff is all kind of asked and answered...with lots of good discussion on the thread linked below...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1572367505-post1.html
This stuff is all kind of asked and answered...with lots of good discussion on the thread linked below...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1572367505-post1.html
Last edited by billla; 08-27-2010 at 04:00 PM.
#83
Race Director
#85
Race Director
And you could buy Sunoco 260 for your Hemi Road runner or L88 Vette for 30Cents a gallon.
How about motorcycle oil., eg Castrol 4 stroke Grand prix 20w-50 "engineered for Performance"
Do they fall under the same EPA restrictions and zinc levels?
Seeing as some of these beasts rev to 10+ thousand RPM + air cooled oil would have to be good
How about motorcycle oil., eg Castrol 4 stroke Grand prix 20w-50 "engineered for Performance"
Do they fall under the same EPA restrictions and zinc levels?
Seeing as some of these beasts rev to 10+ thousand RPM + air cooled oil would have to be good
several years ago when i originally posted in this thread i had done a lot of research and i do recall that the motor cycle oils had lots of zinc in them and with no catalytic converters to worry about the formulas were different.....i dont know what if anything has changed with them but once i verified that the VR1 had everything i needed i just stopped looking and continued to use it
#86
Motor oil wear test results
Still utilizing that 'standard' oil you have poured into Fabulous Machine......all these years ?
Sure woke me to another platform of protection !
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30483
Sure woke me to another platform of protection !
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30483
#87
Melting Slicks
Still utilizing that 'standard' oil you have poured into Fabulous Machine......all these years ?
Sure woke me to another platform of protection !
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30483
Sure woke me to another platform of protection !
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30483
You have only 1 post and this is it.
Are you a Troll?
#88
Race Director
Still utilizing that 'standard' oil you have poured into Fabulous Machine......all these years ?
Sure woke me to another platform of protection !
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30483
Sure woke me to another platform of protection !
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30483
#90
Race Director
#92
Race Director
#93
Race Director
I use Brad Penn, it is not a racing oil, contains all the detergents necessary and has high ZDDP levels. My friend builds everything from stock to Blown rats to Cigarette style racing boat motors and that is all he ever uses since the flat tappet meltdown years ago now.
He is in the business to make money and loses big time if an engine fails due to the oil put in it. I have been using it for almost a decade now with no problems on high HP motors
He is in the business to make money and loses big time if an engine fails due to the oil put in it. I have been using it for almost a decade now with no problems on high HP motors
#94
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AMSOIL SAE Synthetic Premium Protection 10w40 (Product Code AMOQT)
(zinc – 1378 ppm, phosphorus 1265 ppm)
And for those preferring a 30 grade:
AMSOIL Z-ROD 10w30 Synthetic Motor Oil (Product Code ZRTQT)
(zinc – 1440 ppm, phosphorus 1320 ppm)
For those that might have missed it in the 5 years since this thread started, more than happy to get AMSOIL products for forum members at dealer wholesale pricing, about 25% below retail, via the AMSOIL Preferred Customer Program. Drop me a PM if interested.
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#95
Burning Brakes
on my rebuilt motor a few yrs ago, i have used valvoline vr1 10w-30 and brad penn 10w-30. no issues with either (so far.)
how come these oils arent readily available at walmart? market not big enough to justify stocking?
how come these oils arent readily available at walmart? market not big enough to justify stocking?
#96
gradient oil list
To GLEN242,
Perhaps I am a 'tool' to you; Me dropping this list in the middle of Your Forum......but I have been out of social circulation for awhile. I have been in Monroe for 12 years (shot Father in '99), and haven't had much exposure on the Outside, let alone this Corvette Forum and its required etiquette. My build fee is $32/hr and now have a steady diet of Ford, Mopar, & Chev's. If someone wants a '70 Vette 350 they can drag it out of my basement........came out of a Daytona Yellow that was burned to the ground.
Perhaps I am a 'tool' to you; Me dropping this list in the middle of Your Forum......but I have been out of social circulation for awhile. I have been in Monroe for 12 years (shot Father in '99), and haven't had much exposure on the Outside, let alone this Corvette Forum and its required etiquette. My build fee is $32/hr and now have a steady diet of Ford, Mopar, & Chev's. If someone wants a '70 Vette 350 they can drag it out of my basement........came out of a Daytona Yellow that was burned to the ground.
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: I have used the stuff for years and in several newer builds with Hi-ramp Comp crappy metal cams, never had a problem! More BS from wannabe scientists?! Seems that way, since were all sure valvoline would risk there reputation with false marketing claims! SMH!