Recent content by Striker2237

Is there a thread here that further details this? I know the Hemis can be sensitive to the oil weight for the VVT in winter but I didn't consider changing it for the Toyota. Thanks for that, and also for the poster suggesting to use diesel oil in the 4.0 To the poster who hit 140 in a golf...

Kinda figured I would get useless replies but come on now......

Go drive out west. There are sections were there are no speed limits and I have a car designed for it. I also didn't ask what you thought about the use case

That's why I'm here lol

It's been a while since I checked in if the major oil brands have altered their bases/add packs and if formerly good options have fallen out of favor. Can you guys recommend the current best oil for my cars? I have been using mobile 1 EP for all but two of them with 5000-7000 mile changes with...

Originally Posted By: CrAlt If your builder is the kinda guy that stands behind his work I would run what he recommends.If something goes south there wont be any reason for him to say you used what he thinks was the "wrong" oil. What did he recommend? And since you have lots of money tied up...

Originally Posted By: spasm3 Originally Posted By: Striker2237 [censored] almost forgot, .0060 ring gap I think. I'll consult my build sheet tomorrow and give a hard answer but lets assume that it's .0060 for now. Also cylinder walls have the recommended finish for the AP rings so they are on...

Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack Stick with what your machinist advises. Just about any synthetic 10w-40 should do fine. Call Dave or anyone else in tech assistance at Red Line about your materials/seals issues. They will tell you what's best for your situation and not just try to tell you...

[censored] almost forgot, .0060 ring gap I think. I'll consult my build sheet tomorrow and give a hard answer but lets assume that it's .0060 for now. Also cylinder walls have the recommended finish for the AP rings so they are on the more "wet" side of oil retention. Napier 2nd ring if that...

I need some input from the folks here who actually know what the heck they are talking about, most of the people on my main forum and IRL keep shouting around vastly differing opinions on what should be run in my particular high performance engine. Engine is a Chrysler 360 magnum (basically a...

Well it's a 0331 head as expected so I am going to assume that it's cracked and start sourcing a new head.

So am I correct to assume that I have a failing head if my coolant is continuing to disappear? Where is the casting number exactly?

Originally Posted By: Bladecutter Originally Posted By: Striker2237 Originally Posted By: Bladecutter Quick question: I went to your thread on the Ram forum, and you linked to a video of someone taking a high pressure power washer and hosing off the top end of the engine. Did you actually do...

Originally Posted By: Bladecutter Originally Posted By: Striker2237 So.....my daily driver is a 2000 Jeep grand Cherokee with the invincible 4.0L engine that i picked up a few months back when I had the engine out of my truck. I decided to run some basic repairs (valve cover gasket and...

Originally Posted By: Kuato Originally Posted By: Nick1994 The 4.0L I6 isn't invincible in those newer years. They have piston skirt issues and I believe head issues. Miller88 should be able to let you know which years you don't want. You don't want a 99&newer I believe. A 2000 Might have the...