It would be nice if you could run this veggie oil stuff longer than 3,000 miles. It sounds like really nice stuff.
[ October 21, 2004, 02:15 AM: Message edited by: dustyjoe1 ]
Completely Hypothetical Question: What oil would you use in this engine and why?
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[ October 21, 2004, 02:15 AM: Message edited by: dustyjoe1 ]
I ain't putting no genetically modified oils in my car. That's playing God. Also you don't know if it will grow a third headlight or sumpin'
As for the original question, I would think that for that price you get the engine builder's cell phone number. Call him up and ask him what the internal clearances are, what kind of operating temps to expect, and what his recommendation is on the oil. Take that all into consideration.
I've worked on friends' race cars who bought big dollar engines from big tiem engine builders and you better believe they all come with a recommendation for oil. It was usually 20w50 Valvoline, though I have since spoken with a couple of my buddies and the trend is going towards much thinner synthetics. My ex-boss actually paid for dyno time where he did a few pulls with a thicker dino oil, drained it out, refilled with a thinner Mobil one and did a few more pulls. He gained Hp and that was enough for him. Unfortunatley I dont' remember the specific numbers or brands.
Why, why, why start with an inherently unstable unsaturated material? Feed the soybeans to cattle and let them turn it into tallow.
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