Question about oil and filter

68Coupe · 11-11-2019, 03:10 PM

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

John Dinkel · 11-11-2019, 05:25 PM

Amsoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1. Wix filters

Mike Pearson · 11-11-2019, 05:31 PM

Lightning racing oil and system 1 oil filters. I don't use any passenger car oil or filters on my race engines.

Robbie Welch · 11-11-2019, 05:45 PM

427 windsor Schaeffers 20-50 Wix filter with a Melling select oil pump has 62lbs cold 58 hot

jmcarter · 11-11-2019, 05:47 PM

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.

Eman · 11-11-2019, 05:51 PM

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.

Todd Gross · 11-13-2019, 08:09 PM

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.

Dan Fahey · 11-15-2019, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Gross

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.

I use Mobile One 0-20 Weight
Not road racing and figure wears engine less with all the cold starting.

11-11-2019, 03:10 PM	#1
68Coupe Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	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

11-11-2019, 05:25 PM	#2
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 394 Liked 261 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Question about oil and filter Amsoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1. Wix filters __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

11-11-2019, 05:31 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,417 Likes: 597 Liked 1,880 Times in 562 Posts	Re: Question about oil and filter Lightning racing oil and system 1 oil filters. I don't use any passenger car oil or filters on my race engines. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

11-11-2019, 05:45 PM	#4
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,233 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Question about oil and filter 427 windsor Schaeffers 20-50 Wix filter with a Melling select oil pump has 62lbs cold 58 hot

11-11-2019, 05:47 PM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,307 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Question about oil and filter 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. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-11-2019, 05:51 PM	#6
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 463 Likes: 16 Liked 125 Times in 71 Posts	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.

11-13-2019, 08:09 PM	#7
Todd Gross Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Crete, IL Posts: 167 Likes: 254 Liked 54 Times in 24 Posts	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. __________________ Todd Gross 3323 FS/E,F Last edited by Todd Gross; 11-13-2019 at 10:35 PM.