Break in Oil?
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From the Joe Gibbs website in their break in oil:
Or use EOS from GM (first product):
http://www.goodwrench.com/PartsAcces...reProducts.jsp
BR should be pre-heated to 180F before firing the engine for maximum protection. Because it is a 15W-50, BR can be used for up to 2 hours of break-in/dyno time before changing to race oil.
http://www.goodwrench.com/PartsAcces...reProducts.jsp
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Thanks guys. Good info.
I need to decide today, as I want to stick the pistons in tonight and maybe tuesday. I soak the pistons (with rings) in the engine oil first and then put them in.
If I can't find the EOS, I may was well go with Rotella that Hammer suggested. That will be accessible at 5pm today.
I need to decide today, as I want to stick the pistons in tonight and maybe tuesday. I soak the pistons (with rings) in the engine oil first and then put them in.
If I can't find the EOS, I may was well go with Rotella that Hammer suggested. That will be accessible at 5pm today.
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I've seen some engine builders will coat the pistons / bearings with assembly lube, bake it in an oven for a few hours.
Not saying this is necessary, just related to the thread
Not saying this is necessary, just related to the thread
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Brendan,
Found this info:
"If you go with STP use the red 4 cylinder stuff. About 1800 ppm zinc and phos. It's a lot thinner than the other. I rather would recommend Valvoline Synpower Oil Treatment, 15 oz, which has about 1700 ppm z and p and moly boron and other goodies. Very nice stuff.
Big lots was selling CD2 High Perf Oil Boost which has about 4800 ppm z and p. Also CD2 75K oil add which has about 4000 ppm z and p. There are others if youwant to test them, including some stuff in round quart size by stp and fram.
GM EOS is around 8000 ppm z and p.
Modern oil about 800 ppm z and p. SL was around 1000 ppm. SH IIRC around 1200 ppm.
Citgo Ultralife is 1150 z and 1050 p per phone call to them last year. Or go dual rated diesel/gas oil (SL/CF) which typically has more zddp."
The Shell was around 1500ppm IIRC. The EOS may be the best bet.
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Found this info:
"If you go with STP use the red 4 cylinder stuff. About 1800 ppm zinc and phos. It's a lot thinner than the other. I rather would recommend Valvoline Synpower Oil Treatment, 15 oz, which has about 1700 ppm z and p and moly boron and other goodies. Very nice stuff.
Big lots was selling CD2 High Perf Oil Boost which has about 4800 ppm z and p. Also CD2 75K oil add which has about 4000 ppm z and p. There are others if youwant to test them, including some stuff in round quart size by stp and fram.
GM EOS is around 8000 ppm z and p.
Modern oil about 800 ppm z and p. SL was around 1000 ppm. SH IIRC around 1200 ppm.
Citgo Ultralife is 1150 z and 1050 p per phone call to them last year. Or go dual rated diesel/gas oil (SL/CF) which typically has more zddp."
The Shell was around 1500ppm IIRC. The EOS may be the best bet.
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So a good HDEO plus some EOS?
Thanks for the info Hammer.
Thanks for the info Hammer.