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Official CCB Member   Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460 
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 Time to switch oil?So when I got my engine rebuilt, the engine builder recommended VR1 10w-50 Racing Oil because of the zinc content. I have since changed the cam from a flat tappet to a roller cam with a roller lifter kit.
So should I change to standard motor oil now? I've got about 5000 miles on the engine since the rebuild. What should I be using? For what it's worth, I've been using the Baldwin filters. _________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274 |
| Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:48 pm |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Time to switch oil? I'd stick with an oil with a high zinc content. It can't hurt. My machine shop recommended Rotella T after I have used up all my racing oil.
The alternative is to use an additive. BG MOA for instance. _________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org |
| Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:43 am |
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Moderator   Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Time to switch oil? Rotella changed their formula and cut back on the zinc a lot. I used to run just regular Valvoline. Now I run Amsoil ZRod oil. Flat tappet or not high zinc is good to have.
_________________ Rob 74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories. 04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work. Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport |
| Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:35 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: Time to switch oil? Right or wrong I'm running plain ole Valvoline 5W-30 with a 1994 block and roller cam.
_________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread: Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg |
| Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:30 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:22 am Posts: 42 Location: frisco colorado
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Re: Time to switch oil? I run 10w -40 Lucas Hot Rod and classic oil. High zinc content only reason not to use high zinc oil is if you have a catalictic convertor. Shell has changed formula on Rotella less zinc .
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| Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:33 pm |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Tue May 07, 2013 10:37 pm Posts: 1485
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| Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:03 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Time to switch oil? _________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org |
| Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:20 am |
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