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what oil are you running in your street big block? #229320 02/18/09 10:56 PM 02/18/09 10:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 350 CT USA N Nick Mineau OP enthusiast
Nick Mineau OP enthusiast N Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 350 CT USA	im courious what weight and type of oil are you running in your street big block? what oil pressure? i run valvoline conventional 10w40 with 30 psi hot idle, 67psi @ 3000

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Nick Mineau] #229321 02/18/09 11:31 PM 02/18/09 11:31 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 212 Mid Michigan C Coronet-R/T-Rag enthusiast
Coronet-R/T-Rag enthusiast C Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 212 Mid Michigan	I run Shell 15w-40 Rotella diesel oil. You need the Zinc for your cam. Most passenger car oil had the zinc reduced to a potentially dangerous level.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Nick Mineau] #229322 02/19/09 12:48 AM 02/19/09 12:48 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,384 Madison Wi NTOLERANCE master
NTOLERANCE master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,384 Madison Wi	MY current ride isnt running yet, but I have always run SAE30. I used to care but....... things have changed

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Nick Mineau] #229323 02/19/09 01:03 AM 02/19/09 01:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	Your pressures are good. I usually run 10w30 in mine. Occasionally, I will run 15w40, if the weather is unusually hot. I get similiar pressures to what has been posted.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Nick Mineau] #229324 02/19/09 01:04 AM 02/19/09 01:04 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,861 Gloucester,VA STOP MOVING HERE RangerDan440 I Live Here
RangerDan440 I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,861 Gloucester,VA STOP MOVING HERE	Valvoline 10W30 60 psi at idle, 80 psi at 3000 doesnt usually get below freezing here but its been an unusually cold winter so Ive been careful not to start it below 30 or so 68 Valiant 408 69 Charger 318 69 Cougar 351W 70 Torino GT 351C 71 Country Squire 351W 71 Road Runner 440+6 71 Satellite sedan 318 73 Duster 318 73 Challenger 383 77 Grand Prix 455 83 Malibu 9C1 383 84 Delta 88 403 87 Grand National 96 Ram 360 09 Crown Vic 10 Challenger R/T M6 15 Challenger Hellcat M6

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Coronet-R/T-Rag] #229325 02/19/09 09:27 AM 02/19/09 09:27 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 190 Wilmington,NC I I go fast member
I go fast member I Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 190 Wilmington,NC	Quote: I run Shell 15w-40 Rotella diesel oil. You need the Zinc for your cam. Most passenger car oil had the zinc reduced to a potentially dangerous level. And the current Rotella has reduced zinc levels to a point much less than the original.It is no where near the old Rotella.Truck emission standards are being raised by the manufacturer and the oil is being blended to coincide,so don't take it for granted that you are home free.If you are set on diesel oil,Chevron Delo has more zinc than the Rotella.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: I go fast] #229326 02/19/09 09:23 PM 02/19/09 09:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 212 Mid Michigan C Coronet-R/T-Rag enthusiast
Coronet-R/T-Rag enthusiast C Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 212 Mid Michigan	I've heard that Rotella has reduced its zinc levels. I've also heard that it still has enough zinc in it to keep a solid lifter cam alive. I've also heard about more than a few cam failures lately with passenger car oil. I'm not defending this oil, I run it because I buy it by the barrell for my big truck. It holds 28 quarts.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Coronet-R/T-Rag] #229327 02/19/09 09:37 PM 02/19/09 09:37 PM
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prochargedhemi super stock P Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 951 Temperance, MI	valvoline vr-1 20w50

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Coronet-R/T-Rag] #229328 02/19/09 09:39 PM 02/19/09 09:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,186 Wherever I am. J Junky master
Junky master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,186 Wherever I am.	Just to say, I run Shell Rotella T 5-40 full synthetic. Around 1400 ppm zinc. Nice oil for the street/strip and not too much $$$. 2010 Black Challenger SE <> 3.5 V6 Custom Shift Knobs www.flameball.com Check It Out

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: I go fast] #229329 02/19/09 10:29 PM 02/19/09 10:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,816 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,816 Kirkland, Washington	Quote: Truck emission standards are being raised by the manufacturer Raised "by the manufacturer" ??? Careful there. I work for a major heavy duty truck manufacturer. "WE" are not raising the emission standards. Not saying we don't support them--just clarifying.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Nick Mineau] #229330 02/19/09 11:31 PM 02/19/09 11:31 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,112 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,112 Bend,OR USA	I run regular 5W20 Valvoline(non synthetic)in my 518 C.I. stroker, it idles at 50 lbs at 900 rpm cold and 18 to 23 lbs at 900 rpm hot, above 170 F oil temp. I cut the oil pump bypass spring so the oil pressure never exceeds 70 no matter what rpm or oil tempertautre works good, last a long time, three years of drag racing (50 to 100 runs a year, 10:34 ET at 128.6 MPH in a 3400 lb Duster)and less than 1000 miles a year street driving Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Cab_Burge] #229331 02/20/09 06:20 AM 02/20/09 06:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,890 Athens, Greece Pyper70 master
Pyper70 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,890 Athens, Greece	I run Castrol 20w50 in my 440. I hav 60lbs at 900rpm but thats also dependent on your HV Oil Pump & how tight your clearances are. I used to run straight 50w in my other 440 because the clearances were a bit looser.... Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Coronet-R/T-Rag] #229332 02/20/09 06:34 AM 02/20/09 06:34 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 470 Big Chicago A amixon mopar
amixon mopar A Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 470 Big Chicago	Quote: I run Shell 15w-40 Rotella diesel oil. You need the Zinc for your cam. Most passenger car oil had the zinc reduced to a potentially dangerous level. I go to farm and fleet and purchase two cases one for my Diesel and the other for the flat tappet hotrod! The valve train psi in a Diesel engine still require the missing zinc from automotive engine, but if you have a roller cam that changes things a bit Big Anthony ANTHONYinIRAQ@gmail.com 1984 B150 Ram Wagon 1978 D100 ClubCab

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: amixon] #229333 02/20/09 08:37 AM 02/20/09 08:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California D DennisH Vacation
DennisH Vacation D Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California	10-40 Royal Purple Synthetic. Oil pressure pegged. 440.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #229334 02/20/09 09:26 AM 02/20/09 09:26 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 190 Wilmington,NC I I go fast member
I go fast member I Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 190 Wilmington,NC	Quote: Quote: Truck emission standards are being raised by the manufacturer Raised "by the manufacturer" ??? Careful there. I work for a major heavy duty truck manufacturer. "WE" are not raising the emission standards. Not saying we don't support them--just clarifying. Sorry,should have said being forced to raise standards.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: I go fast] #229335 02/20/09 01:55 PM 02/20/09 01:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	20w-50 Valvoline in my 63. Ron

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: 383man] #229336 02/20/09 02:04 PM 02/20/09 02:04 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 510 Newark,De H hemi471 mopar
hemi471 mopar H Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 510 Newark,De	Valvoline VR-1 10W-30 untill break-in then Amsoil 10W-30 Racing oil. 5039653-Amsoil.jpg (43 downloads)

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: hemi471] #229337 02/20/09 02:13 PM 02/20/09 02:13 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,076 Renton, Wa. C Classof70Chally super gas
Classof70Chally super gas C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,076 Renton, Wa.	Quote: Valvoline VR-1 10W-30 untill break-in then Amsoil 10W-30 Racing oil. Don't want to hi-jack but does the Amsoil syn have any ZDDP and also I've heard the synthetics are more prone to leaking (past gaskets) than Dino oil is.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: Classof70Chally] #229338 02/20/09 02:37 PM 02/20/09 02:37 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 510 Newark,De H hemi471 mopar
hemi471 mopar H Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 510 Newark,De	MAXIMUM DURABILITY, MAXIMUM WEAR PROTECTION AMSOIL Dominator Synthetic Racing Oil features an additive package heavily fortified with zinc and phosphorus for superior long-term wear protection. Designed for maximum durability, it ensures critical engine components are protected for the duration of the race. Dominator Synthetic Racing Oil�s superior additive technology provides unmatched durability in extreme conditions. In addition, its high levels of zinc and phosphorus additives make it ideal for street rods, muscle cars and other vehicles with flat-tappet cams.

Re: what oil are you running in your street big block? [Re: hemi471] #229339 02/20/09 02:44 PM 02/20/09 02:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,138 Central NC gch master
gch master Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,138 Central NC	Castrol 10w40 with Hughes engines additive.

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