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Zinc engine additive? #2607827 01/16/19 10:40 PM 01/16/19 10:40 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,139 New Mexico J JMCFAN OP top fuel
JMCFAN OP top fuel J Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,139 New Mexico	When I got my 383 back from builder he recommended a zinc additive. Its been a while... but it ready now.. what are folks using and why? 68 Charger 383/ AT Green/Green VT 70 Roadrunner 383/4sp Purple/Black VT

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2607880 01/17/19 12:39 AM 01/17/19 12:39 AM
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 357 Greenwood Lake, NY F fuelishnsilly enthusiast
fuelishnsilly enthusiast F Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 357 Greenwood Lake, NY	Valvoline VR1 Racing oil that already has added zinc for flat tappet cams inherited a 69 roadrunner from my grand pop.

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2607889 01/17/19 12:57 AM 01/17/19 12:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,936 Kirkland, Washington	I use the Rislone 'super concentrate' or whatever they call it in the yellow bottle. Why? Flat tappet lubrication.

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2607937 01/17/19 03:11 AM 01/17/19 03:11 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,765 On the run… BloFish I Live Here
BloFish I Live Here Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,765 On the run…	VR1 here as well. It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose… as long as you look good doing it! ‘65 A100 ‘69 ‘Cuda ‘73 Vega GT ‘06 Mega Cab ‘14 Mercedes SLK

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2607960 01/17/19 08:18 AM 01/17/19 08:18 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,763 Port Huron, Michigan MI_Custumz master
MI_Custumz master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,763 Port Huron, Michigan	VR1, already mixed. Plus, oil plus additive sometimes is more expensive than VR1 at regular price or on sale.

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2607961 01/17/19 08:26 AM 01/17/19 08:26 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 193 Sharpsburg Maryland 4 440farmer member
440farmer member 4 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 193 Sharpsburg Maryland	VR1 used it for 30 years no problem yet

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2607973 01/17/19 09:28 AM 01/17/19 09:28 AM
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AAR#2 super stock A Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 778 Dry Heat AZ	Torco TR-1R, no additive needed

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2607984 01/17/19 10:30 AM 01/17/19 10:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,016 LEE, MASS T TOMRR super stock
TOMRR super stock T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,016 LEE, MASS	VR1 20/50 My Self

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2608101 01/17/19 02:24 PM 01/17/19 02:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,188 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,188 A collage of whims	FWIW, Lucas in mine. VR1 is likely less expensive.

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: topside] #2608134 01/17/19 03:12 PM 01/17/19 03:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,767 Eagle, Idaho Neil The Doctor is in.
Neil The Doctor is in. Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,767 Eagle, Idaho	GM EOS from the Chevy dealership.

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: topside] #2608135 01/17/19 03:14 PM 01/17/19 03:14 PM
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sixpackbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,062 Western New York	I use Gibbs Hot Rod for all my/customer flat tappet engines. Made specifically for street engines in collector, read seasonal cars. Has additives for flat tappets as well as additives for prolonged storage periods. Available in full synthetic or dinosaur. Good stuff. Also use their BR oil for break ins. 1959 Bugeye Sprite 1967 Charger Black L code 1967 Coronet R/T Convert Green 440 auto bought from original owner 1968 Charger R/T Bronze 440 4 spd console AM/FM 1969 Super Bee WM21H B5 A40 D21 N96 1969 Barracuda Formula S 340 Convert pilot car 1969 Hemi Road Runner RM23J D32 Omaha orange 4.10 Dana N96 N85 1970 Super Bee WM23N FE5 V1X 3.91 axle package, N96 1970 Road Runner RM21N B3 V1X D13 1971 MG Midget 1971 Road Runner RM23H GW3, A57 1972 Road Runner RM23P FY1, D21

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2608321 01/17/19 10:28 PM 01/17/19 10:28 PM
Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 738 Michigan B BlueRacer69 super stock
BlueRacer69 super stock B Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 738 Michigan	I use the Valvoline VR1 also.

Re: Zinc engine additive? [Re: JMCFAN] #2608388 01/18/19 12:41 AM 01/18/19 12:41 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 5,034 Florida	Whatever oil is on sale and Lucas break in. $15 bottle is good for 3 oil changes. Much more cost effective than paying $10/qt for "racing" oil.

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