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    Oil for high performance HT/HS VW T4/Porsche 914?

    Wow, those AW #s are awesome on the moly, born, phos and zinc! Definitely something I will consider running after I get done with this OCI with the VR1. Blackstone says the levels are normal but those iron levels look a little high to me....Have you noticed any abnormal glitter or junk in your...
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    Oil for high performance HT/HS VW T4/Porsche 914?

    Originally Posted By: spiderbypass Any multi viscosity forty weight oils can literally apply a dual gasoline rating because they-40 weight oils are exempt from zddp and saps limitations placed on thirty weight oils. This was more meaningful with cj4 oils because ck4 oils seem to have lower zddp...
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    Oil for high performance HT/HS VW T4/Porsche 914?

    Originally Posted By: DoubleWasp The VR1 will have no problem handling a flat tappet cam. If anything, it will deliver superior performance for it. Good to know, was hoping it would be OK. I have some VR1 20w50 that I might add up to 50/50... I didn't like how incredibly thick it was pouring...
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    Oil for high performance HT/HS VW T4/Porsche 914?

    Wow, you guys are active here! Great to see such a helpful community. Originally Posted By: Snagglefoot Just curious, what does the owners manual for the original donor vehicle say? Would you value Porshe's recommendation? SF According to VW/Porsche, all of the charts pretty much show a...
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    Oil for high performance HT/HS VW T4/Porsche 914?

    I have been researching for weeks but still can't make up my mind. I really need the help of some Porsche/VW engine builders and tribologists. Lots of specs have changed in the last 2 - 3 years for oil....Very hard to keep up! I have several high performance flat tappet/solid lifter engines...
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