My brain is numb from looking at so many PDS's and forum threads. I need some expert advice on selection of motor oil.
1. Vehicle:
1966 Olds F-85, 455 V8, 538HP, 100HP nitrous plate
2. What your owner's manual says:
N/A
3. Where you live:
Southern Idaho
4. How you drive:
Cruising, punctuated by some very hard abuse.
5. What your daily drive is like:
Weekends and/or fair weather, and driven to a dragstrip about 50 miles away for 1/4 mile racing.
6. Whether your car has any known problems:
Oil clearances are wide, on the order of .0035-.004". This is a necessity on this engine at current horsepower levels.
Engine was broken in with Joe Gibbs BR 15W-50, oil pressure was good with this oil. it has not been run since the dyno. The BR is still in the crankcase.
This may belong in the racing oil selection, however I want to run a street oil if possible. There may be situations where a cold (sub-freezing) start is necessary.
I'd love suggestions!
1. Vehicle:
1966 Olds F-85, 455 V8, 538HP, 100HP nitrous plate
2. What your owner's manual says:
N/A
3. Where you live:
Southern Idaho
4. How you drive:
Cruising, punctuated by some very hard abuse.
5. What your daily drive is like:
Weekends and/or fair weather, and driven to a dragstrip about 50 miles away for 1/4 mile racing.
6. Whether your car has any known problems:
Oil clearances are wide, on the order of .0035-.004". This is a necessity on this engine at current horsepower levels.
Engine was broken in with Joe Gibbs BR 15W-50, oil pressure was good with this oil. it has not been run since the dyno. The BR is still in the crankcase.
This may belong in the racing oil selection, however I want to run a street oil if possible. There may be situations where a cold (sub-freezing) start is necessary.
I'd love suggestions!