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    Subaru STi Syncro/Gear oil Conundrum!

    Thanks for the reply. Well, my STi is shifting well enough in summer with the OEM fluid. It's only quite stiff to get in 1st or 2nd gears for the first 1/4 mile in cold weather. THat's why I was thinking the Motul with the 222 VI, mixed with some MTG for the FMs would be the best for my...
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    Subaru STi Syncro/Gear oil Conundrum!

    Hi Pablo, Thanks for the feedback. I understand it can live that way. I had about the same ratio in my Accord for at least 100k km, but just because I poured my leftovers in it. Because it doesn't fail doesn't mean it's the right mixture. The accord could probably have lived on soya oil FWIW ...
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    Subaru STi Syncro/Gear oil Conundrum!

    Hi Pablo and Molakule, Not to challenge you guys in any way, but here is what Amsoil Tech replied me Nov. 2011: ''Christian; The additive system in the MTF is different than that used in the MTG and the two are not compatible with each other. Select one or the other only. As this is racing, I...
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    Subaru STi Syncro/Gear oil Conundrum!

    Wouldn't we want to use lubes that use roughly the same additvives when mixing, to make sure we get to the proper reactions when needed? I once asked Amsoil about mixing MTF and MTG, and they told me not to do it, because they do not use the same EP/AW package. It can been seen looking at VOAs...
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    20/50 Oil in an Evo? Partially Explained

    I might be mistaken, but oil operating temperatures at failures where not discussed? On my 2.4 neon with an SRT4 oil system, there is an oil cooler that uses the coolant to control oil temp, without any thermostat to control oil temp, which I guess is pretty usual. There are different coolant...
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    600+ whp turbocharged Neon options

    Originally Posted By: hooligan24 did you cut the balance shaft chain and not remove the assembly? The balancer shafts are removed from their housing, with the oil feed plugged. I keep only the bare assembly (no chain, tensioner, shafts, etc) only to fill some space and baffle the pan...
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    600+ whp turbocharged Neon options

    Turbo is a BW Airwerks S300SX 91-79.
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    600+ whp turbocharged Neon options

    Bearing clearances are 0.0020'' on the mains and rods. Standard SRT4 oil pan and pump and oil cooler. But since its not and SRT block, it doesn't have oil squirters. Since it is street driven as well, is still has complete cooling system, but running a 180 deg thermostat, instead of the 195...
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    600+ whp turbocharged Neon options

    Hi all, I am looking for an oil that will best protect my engine yet still allow the best performance for 2.4 Turbo Dodge Neon. The engine is highly modified and is running a somewhat large turbocharger. I am a fan of Amsoil, but would consider any option. BTW, I also need an oil...
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