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06-04-2009 #1
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Best engine oil
Best oil to use? Got a 68 camaro with 350, comp cam, edelbrock rpm heads, 10.5 kb pistons dyno at 426hp.
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You'll get plenty of opinions. I'd run Valvoline VR1 if you change your oil often or Rotella 15w40. The VR1 has the zinc that flat tappets need.
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amsoil
but break it in with a conventional oil and so break in additiveMy build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
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Full syn vr1 or non-syn
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vr1 for a flat tappet or mobil1 for a roller.
work in progress--for the next 10 years.
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Either Valvoline Racing VR1 , a name brand 15/40 Diesel oil , or Brad Penn.
You need the Zinc.Jeff Tate
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AMSOIL and filter no question the best out there
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you typically only need the zinc for break-in.
in california no off the shelf oil has zinc, dang environment. so the only way to get it is with additives. comp cams makes a good one. i would add it for the first 5k miles. thats what im doing with my flat tappet solid lift cam.My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
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Is royal purple no good?
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they are good so is Red Line but amsoil is the best oil made. Take a look at their website and there research and comparison test.
but thats what i think, do some research on your own.My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
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