03-21-2010, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Ernie's cost saving argument is pretty much bogus.  But the zinc/phos availability is everywhere now. Every car catalog I get now seems to have their own "house oil" that is "extra rich in zinc & phos" -- I think the Summit catalog that came yesterday was the most recent with their own house brand. If you run the right oil, and if you haven't wiped a lobe in the first 1000 miles or so, your SFT will be around a long, long time. |
The jury really hasn't reached a verdict on this additive thing either. I've heard some reports on the Chebby forums of wiped FTs, even after reportedly using said additives in subsequent oil changes. Don't the additive ppm quantities diminish in the oil with age?
As said countless times before, it ends up being a personal choice kinda thing. To me it's an unnecessary risk with a comparative cheap $400 buy-in, not to mention that "roller cam" bragging rights.. 
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