Question about oil and filter
building a 408W bracket motor 12.5:1 compression and hydraulic roller cam. going in an 1/8th mile footbrake care.
just wondering what everyone runs for oil and filter |
Re: Question about oil and filter
Amsoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1. Wix filters
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Lightning racing oil and system 1 oil filters. I don't use any passenger car oil or filters on my race engines.
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427 windsor Schaeffers 20-50 Wix filter with a Melling select oil pump has 62lbs cold 58 hot
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WIX/NAPA and Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (no passenger car oil). Have used Mobil 1 Full Synthetic in bracket motors without issue but no way turning 8K thru the lights.
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Re: Question about oil and filter
Research what your cam/lifter manufacturer recommends I have heard hydraulic rollers are picky on oil weights. For a Filter Wix is a good filter and I'd look into Motorcraft. They used to be top of the line, don't know who makes them or what the ratings are.
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Re: Question about oil and filter
If you're building a Hydraulic Roller Engine, I'd suggest using Johnson Lifters, the short travel Race versions. With the correct Valve Springs are stable up to 8000 RPM and higher.
As for oil, a good Racing Synthetic, such as JR1, HPL , Red Line. If your bearing clearances allow, use a 5/20 or 5/30 weight. The lighter weight returns to the pan quicker and disperses air bubbles quicker as well. Also the lighter oil may protect better than a heavier oil that could be compromised with aeration. And... WIX Racing or Moroso Oil Filters My 2 cents. |
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Not road racing and figure wears engine less with all the cold starting. |
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