Which weight oil to use on performance app.

[Gasolinebaptism]

I am running a set up On Link V2.
Manley Turbo-Tuff I-beams. 690 grams
Ross Pistons (9.0 comp.) 318 grams
Polished Crank.
FP .88HTA
comp 101200 cams.
1990 oil cooler
working on keeping the engine cooler, hopefully below 190*

Now, this build is fairly new, and it'll be my first oil change on the complete build. Typically I have the rev limiter set at 8250. I don't have it higher. It'll get to 100 degrees in my area probably 15 times over the summer. The previous owner used 20-50.
So I want something that will have good heat dispersion properties, but I also don't want something too thick... I was thinking a 0-50 or a 0-40...
What do you guru's of mathematics have to say, especially regarding my rods and pistons for best results.

brand will be mobil-1 or better.

 

[GSX401]

Use OEM recommended weight for daily use and 20W-50 for track use. You can use 10 or 5W-40 if you want a thicker oil for better protection, but if the engine was just built that is probably not needed.

 

[gho5tone]

I would avoid mobil-1 for your information. There was a thread on what oil to use when you move past stock engine and application. Let me see if I can find it.

*edit*
Linky, I can only find this unfortunately, there was a really good thread in tuners where people were discussing what oil protect the engine really well with the minerals in it.

 

[97gst_spyder]

0 weight oils are for hybrids mostly. Very little protection, but very little friction. I run 20w-50 in mine, its about 95-100 every day so far down here and I still have great oil pressure after 35miles of straight highway driving (80mph-3-3.2k rpm).

 

[talon_swift7834]

Check out this link! http://store.forcedperformance.net/...Performance Recommendations for Motor Oil.pdf

I use all Amsoil products. Dominator Oil from 10-30 to 15w50 in my performance engines and Amsoil Premium 10-40 in my Galant VR4 with over 190,000 on the stock engine with Original head gasket. The VR4 has all EVO bolt on parts by the way so it's not like I baby it either. Do Not use Mobil 1

 

[sharkbait689]

I use 10W-30, i think. In any case I dont think it matters too terribly much. Or at least ive never really cared.

 

[TurboAnything]

On any DSM running more then stock HP levels run 20w-50.

 

[dsmkight]

i only run 20w 50 best for protection

 

[99gst_racer]

If it's summer driven only, run Brad Penn 20w50.

 

[bo0st]

If it's summer driven only, run Brad Penn 20w50.

Hey Paul,

What oil would you run in a 98 N/A with minor mods (intake, full exhaust, ## pulley, msd)

Only reason I ask is because it seems like we have similar enviroments.. I'm in 100+ degree weather all day long (Phoenix, Arizona)

 

[97ebaygst]

I would avoid mobil-1 for your information. There was a thread on what oil to use when you move past stock engine and application. Let me see if I can find it.

*edit*
Linky, I can only find this unfortunately, there was a really good thread in tuners where people were discussing what oil protect the engine really well with the minerals in it.

I read the same article. They tested brad Penn oil vs Mobil 1 synthetic and 2 pulls with Mobil one showed severe bushing damage. If u can't find brad Penn the diesel oil is a choice to. It has a high zinc count is one of the reasons giving for the benefit. But it can hurt your catalitic converter if u still have it.

 

[donniekak]

On any DSM running more then stock HP levels run 20w-50.

What he said. I run valvoline synthetic vr1 20w-50, and every tear down, the bearings look excellent. A lot of the racing oils are also labeled as alcohol fuel compatable, for the e85 users.

 

[SonySlave]

If it's summer driven only, run Brad Penn 20w50.

^ This

You also may want to ask your machinist what they would recommend based on the bearing clearances that were setup during the build.

 

[1997_GSX]

I run Brad Penn 10w30 in the winter and Valvoline VR1 or Brad Penn 20w50 in the summer.

 

[TurboAnything]

Yes only run the 20w-50 in the summer above 60 degrees. Anything under 60 degrees i would run 10w-30 or similar viscosity oil to prevent a dry startup.

 

[DSMTyson]

I run Valvoline VR-1 20w-50 non-synthetic in my car. It gets between 90-100 almost everyday here in the summer. I live right outside new orleans. I'll be switching to 10w-30 in the winter when it gets in the 50s and under.

 

[Gasolinebaptism]

There's no where in 50 miles that sells Brad Penn oils.. I'm sue I could find some Valvoline VR-1... What about Eneos?

 

[99gst_racer]

Hey Paul,

What oil would you run in a 98 N/A with minor mods (intake, full exhaust, ## pulley, msd)

Only reason I ask is because it seems like we have similar enviroments.. I'm in 100+ degree weather all day long (Phoenix, Arizona)

I honestly have no clue which viscosity to recommend to you. I know little to nothing about the 420a engine and haven't owned one in almost 10 years. If I were you, I'd be asking Mark Bullet or one of the other knowledgable 420a gurus.

There's no where in 50 miles that sells Brad Penn oils..

Why not order a case of it and have it shipped in?

There's a shop in West Richland called Shelby Super Cars, LLC, and they can order in Brad Penn from one of their suppliers, Motorstate.

 

[Gasolinebaptism]

I live here and didn't know Jerod Shelby actuaually had a shop...
I saw him driving around his personal Ultimate Aero a couple of weeks ago, and his personal word is, that he plans on making it to 280 in the second generation.
I'll give them a call. Thanks man.

 

[99gst_racer]

Better yet, try Prosser Automotive in Prosser. I know for a fact that they can get Brad Penn for you.

 

[phunny]

0 weight oils are for hybrids mostly. Very little protection, but very little friction. I run 20w-50 in mine, its about 95-100 every day so far down here and I still have great oil pressure after 35miles of straight highway driving (80mph-3-3.2k rpm).

I'm with you on the 20w-50 but zero weight oils are not mainly for hybrids. Just didn't want guys reading that and believing it.

 

[Gasolinebaptism]

How's ams-oil?

Klotz MX4 is a motorcycle oil. It has around 1300ppm of Zinc and 1600ppm of phosphorus.

Ordered a case of Brad Penn 20-50..

 

[Boomdeeze]

To add to the Brad Penn oil, it is a great oil and I run it but I was running the 20w-50 and was seeing over 100 psi oil pressure which let to blowing the seal on the oil filter. I am still going to run Brad Penn but going to go down to the 10w-40. This car is stored winters but gets driven in spring and fall(Whenever roads are clear). Anyone see anything wrong with running 10w-40 even in the summer? I have an external oil cooler.

 

[clipto]

I use mobile 1 synthetic 10w-30 all year round. But brad penn 20w-50 during summer and brad penn 10w-30 winter is a good combo.The higher the weight the harder on cold starts is usally what ive seen.

 

[re-rx7]

After reading this Im gonna go with valvoline 10w30 vr1. What would be a reccommended service for a oil change using these oil. Since they are mostly detergent free?