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						IL Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, 434 cid 
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 The blends are recommended because of the zinc . Dave Crower recommends Schaffer's synthetic  blend (tractor oil ) with his lifters, not Mobil 1, because the straight synthetics don't have zinc . 
 
Kendal was one of the highest rated parafin-based RACING oils until they had to refomulate last year and eliminate the zinc . If your favorite RACING oil  is available at the auto parts store it won't have zinc for long thanks to  government regs.
 
I don't know what is best myself so I use what my builder recommends. After all, how many National championship winning engines do I build a year.
 
Scott |