| Trueoo7 |
07-23-2014 08:31 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by genolan
(Post 1310301)
I was reading my Backdraft manual and it states to use 20w 50 motor oil but after research it seems like it's to high a weight. I live in the north east and it gets pretty cold so I was thinking 5w 30 with high Zinc. Am I missing something?
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Maybe I'm missing something too. The car is sold without an engine or tranny so how can the manual recommend anything. Oil should be recommended by the builder of the engine, he's the one that knows what the internals are. |
| Cashburn |
07-23-2014 10:23 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trueoo7
(Post 1311418)
Maybe I'm missing something too. The car is sold without an engine or tranny so how can the manual recommend anything. Oil should be recommended by the builder of the engine, he's the one that knows what the internals are.
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Well the manual shows the install of a Ford Racing 351w crate engine that calls for that oil weight. That is how it is written. Of course that is not how it's being applied here. |
| lovehamr |
07-24-2014 05:53 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Morris
(Post 1310505)
We've been using Mobil 1 0w50 racing oil in our engines for many years....and my colleagues at Newman/Haas have been been using it as well......
We run motors harder then anybody on this board....and in many different engine types....(Ford,Chevy, Indy car type)......
By the way....it has a ZDDP level in the 1800's ppm.....great oil especially when you only start them....run them .....then park them for a while....
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Good enough for me. ;)
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| genolan |
07-24-2014 05:56 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cashburn
(Post 1311429)
Well the manual shows the install of a Ford Racing 351w crate engine that calls for that oil weight. That is how it is written. Of course that is not how it's being applied here.
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Jay what oil do you guy's use at vintage for a 408 or 427 with rollers? |
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