Different oil, different temps... how much?
03-09-2010, 08:24 PM
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
Different oil, different temps... how much?
My supply of oil has reached it's end and it is time to make my next purchase. I am currently running Amsoil 15W-50 in my track car. I know that thinner oil equals lower temps, but how much could I expect if I went to a 10W-40 or even a 10W-30?
The engine is a 383ci LT-4 and is about 480 bhp. Nothing TOO crazy. Any advice on what to use would be appreciated.
The engine is a 383ci LT-4 and is about 480 bhp. Nothing TOO crazy. Any advice on what to use would be appreciated.
03-09-2010, 08:33 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
Here is my vote: 0
But I do like Redline 10W-40, here is a used oil analysis over the last 6 years on my mild LT1:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1764763
But I do like Redline 10W-40, here is a used oil analysis over the last 6 years on my mild LT1:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1764763
Last edited by Sidney004; 03-09-2010 at 08:35 PM.
08-28-2020, 08:18 PM
#3
Race Director
They are more of an LSx thing.
they inhale more oil.
i have one on my boosted stock bottom end lt1 and , despite 13 psi of boost, i get only a little oil in it .
either way though i figure its gonna keep my heads clean so i like it
but unless boosted or road racing, its a waste
they inhale more oil.
i have one on my boosted stock bottom end lt1 and , despite 13 psi of boost, i get only a little oil in it .
either way though i figure its gonna keep my heads clean so i like it
but unless boosted or road racing, its a waste