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Old 11-29-2021, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 767Jockey View Post
I was able to reach Blair Patrick, the builder who built the engine, and he's suggesting VR1 straight weight 30 or 40 for the first 3000 miles or so, then switch over to a good quality synthetic. He says the synthetic might inhibit proper ring sealing. Since a couple of you guys suggested VR1, and Blair does as well, I am going to go with that.
See I told you straight 30.

That regimen is what Roush recommended on mine too.
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