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so what would be more ideal to break in a hi performance turbocharged engine: castrol GTX 10w30 with Redline break in additive or a HDEO?

Originally Posted By: slugsgomoo here's a pic mocking up the new setup in the Galant to check clearance with the new manifolds & turbo. motor is coming back out so that I can do some tidying up (removing 4WS & ABS, among other things) and there are some other minor housekeeping tasks to be...

Originally Posted By: MolaKule Quote: I'd say somewhat abrassive so increases wear I do find it odd that the King of Moly has only added a minute amount, or the analytical instrumentation couldn't see it for all the calcium and zddp. is alot of moly ok during break in? I would have...

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anyone know why the 300v 5w 40 cant be mixed with the other 300v range?

Originally Posted By: Drew2000 First, what car would you like to run the 4T in? The M1 10w40 m/c oil is a very good oil, and is expensive, but with a -65F pour point for a 10w40, they must be using some pretty good base stock. 600whp evo. Im just looking at all the available options. I guess...

some more info here http://www.maximausa.com/technical/oilbasics.html

Originally Posted By: KW Yes motorcycle oil will work in a car motor. The oil don't know what it's been poured in. But like mentioned above, you can find a better oil at a better price than motorcycle oil. Motorcycle oil is mostly marketing. Thanks for the replies. Im not really looking for...

Originally Posted By: Taylor You don't want to load the motor with ZDDP, as super high levels may be good for the cam but the pistons don't benefit as much and don't seat well. This additive is a good balance that allows the pistons to seat while still protecting the cam, and it is ester based...

of course it does, but why? The motor bike oils dont need to meet emmisions like alot of the newer oils these days, and generally have alot higher levels of anti wear additives ect. Have a look at the VOA for the Mobil 1 4T compared to their regular oils. The levels of zinc and phos are thru...

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/NAUSENPVLMOMobil1_Motorcycle_Oils.asp Would this be a good alternative to a "racing oil"? And what exactly is meant by the term "non friction modified" and what are the pros and cons?

Originally Posted By: 4banga They still didnt really answer my question if the race oil will have any benefits for me. Quote: It's pretty much a given that the race oils will protect better in the short term, especially with hard use. That's the benefit. The problem is that if you drive your...

Originally Posted By: d00df00d Originally Posted By: dailydriver The main question is do you need their straight weight race oils due to your exceptionally high revs and the possibility of foaming/aeration of detergent containing street oils??? Good question. To the OP, what's the rod/stroke...

bump, can anyone give me some answers to the questions on the previous page? Originally Posted By: 4banga Firstly thanks everyone for your replies, much appreciated. Originally Posted By: Turbo_777 Motul 300V would be my bet. The 10w40 works very well, but if you run it a bit hot with some...

Firstly thanks everyone for your replies, much appreciated. Originally Posted By: Turbo_777 Motul 300V would be my bet. The 10w40 works very well, but if you run it a bit hot with some over fueling maybe try the 15w-50...most of the scoobie boys here in SA use the latter and love it. I was...

Motor is a EVO 1 4G63 fully rebuilt with forged internals ect. Bearing clearences are opened up from stock to 0.002 Depending on what fuel is in it it will make between 500 - over 600whp, or over 150hp per cylinder and rev to 9000rpm. It will be used as a weekend street car mostly, with the odd...

anyone else got something to add? Originally Posted By: 4banga just bumping an old thread instead of creating a new one. I have a similar engine to the OP, except i have slightly bigger bearing clearences (2thou. Power wise its around 500whp on pump on 25psi+ and revving to 9000rpm. Just...

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just bumping an old thread instead of creating a new one. I have a similar engine to the OP, except i have slightly bigger bearing clearences (2thou. Power wise its around 500whp on pump on 25psi+ and revving to 9000rpm. Just wondering if i should use a 10w 40 or 15w 50? Would i benefit from...