ideal oil tempreture for drag racing

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

Anyone have any hard data on ideal oil tempreture for maximum consistency, performance, and protection?

Is there a difference between synthetic and conventional oil?

How about the weight of the oil?

The benefits of synthetic oil have been well documented for decades, most notably for this conversion is that it's lubrication properties are more stable over a greater temperature swing than conventional oil and significantly better at extreme temps, both low and high.

That said, the only oil I have run in my race engines for the past 23 years and for thousands of passes is Mobil 1 5W-30. Further, my engines typically go ~ 500 passes/2 seasons before being freshened.

As to consistency, I'm a firm believer that it starts and ends with the one wearing the brain bucket. What he/she does from the moment they strap on their hemet is far more important to consistency than the type/weight of oil they run.

BTW, I also run synthetic trans fluid and gear lube too.

BTW 2, I also run a diaper from DIAPERMAN for oil retention rather than oil temperature. Saved my a s s and car already, great product and great customer service.