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Old 05-30-2013, 02:15 PM   #1
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I'm changing fluids on our B/PS '04 Corvette and would like to try some race oil. The engine, other than the cam and springs, is completely stock (55,000 miles). What would be a good race oil for the LS1 and how many quarts should I run? The stock capacity is 6 quarts and I've always used Mobil 1 per factory recommendations when we drove it on the street. Now that we trailer it and only race is there ET to be gained? Thanks for any advice.
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Old 05-30-2013, 02:22 PM   #2
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I'd keep using Mobil 1, considering the stock bottom end
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:55 PM   #3
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i would try 5w20 mobil 1 synthetic 5 qts vs 6 to see if it makes a difference. There isn't much to be gained due to the crankshaft and oil pan design.
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i would try 5w20 mobil 1 synthetic 5 qts vs 6 to see if it makes a difference. There isn't much to be gained due to the crankshaft and oil pan design.
Thanks, I can do that. Every little bit helps. I appreciate the advice!
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Old 06-05-2013, 10:25 AM   #5
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Just have to make sure you don't clog the cat converter with an oil that has too many off road additives
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Old 06-05-2013, 12:15 PM   #6
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Default Re: race oil and how much?

Steve:

We are lucky with our engines. Any full synthetic works great..!

Two reasons:
Roller Lifters and Stock spring Pressure.
Which means a lot for reliability.

There maybe a hundredth or 2 between brands.

There is more ET in the car with your wife driving

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Old 06-05-2013, 09:02 PM   #7
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There is more ET in the car with your wife driving

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Amen brother! No worries ... that's the next move. Wonder if she'll be offended if I get her a helmet for our anniversary? She knows that the 130+ lbs. lighter that she is will be worth more than a tenth!!!
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