Synthetic Oil Rap
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12-13-2010, 10:18 AM
I have used Amsoil 20/50 for many years without a problem at all. Since assembling this 117" and the added heat its produces, Im now runiing Amsoil straight 60w racing oil. My oil pressure is much better both cruising and at idle in 95 degree temps.
Im going to run this 60w for the rest of the summer or 4000 miles and do a oil sample sending it to Blackstone labs for a test. Once is cools back down I will switch back to 20/50 for the winter months
I decided to give Redline shock proof trans oil a try ( had been running Amsoil 75/140 severe gear ) in the transmission. I have to say the trans has less whine. But the oil is still fresh so time will tell.
My primary I change each time I change the engine oil ( I use Mercon Trans fluid as per Barnetts suggestion ). I do this because of the carbon fiber clutch Im running. Kepping the oil changed helps the mainshaft bearing in the inner primary and clutch pack last longer
Im going to run this 60w for the rest of the summer or 4000 miles and do a oil sample sending it to Blackstone labs for a test. Once is cools back down I will switch back to 20/50 for the winter months
I decided to give Redline shock proof trans oil a try ( had been running Amsoil 75/140 severe gear ) in the transmission. I have to say the trans has less whine. But the oil is still fresh so time will tell.
My primary I change each time I change the engine oil ( I use Mercon Trans fluid as per Barnetts suggestion ). I do this because of the carbon fiber clutch Im running. Kepping the oil changed helps the mainshaft bearing in the inner primary and clutch pack last longer
Tom,
Hopefully in a couple of weeks will be doing the 1K on the Tri. The heat mods will be done and installing the 255 cams as well . Been using Redline 20-50 for years in the EVO, so that's what I'm staying with. We are expecting freezing temps this far south for the next couple of days, but it's neen a colder than normal winter. Got some 20/50 and 20/60 on the shelf. I'm thinking I'd better use the 20-50 at the moment and then switch to the 20/60 when it really starts getting hot.
Your thoughts please,
Buddy.....
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