Best high-performance 20W50

[aquariuscsm]

What would everyone`s opinion on the best high-performance 20W50 be if you like to drive fast and hard. Whether synth or dino.

 

[coffee]

AMSOIL SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil would have to be the best but it all depends on if you want something you can buy over-the-counter or if no cost is a concern.

 

[Saab9-3]

What about Redline 20w50, or Motul 300v 20w50,

 

[kingrob]

Valvoline VR1.

 

[TallPaul]

Redline by far the best, but since Redline has a higher HTHS, you can go 10w40 (Redline site says you can go one grade lower with their oil).

VR1 certainly good stuff.

Amsoil or Synpower should be great, but I would want added zddp in these (VR1 and Redline have a lot more zddp).

 

[02zx9r]

Brad Penn 20W50

 

[BlazerLT]

since when does a 300ZX need 20w50 to be driven hard?

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: BlazerLT
since when does a 300ZX need 20w50 to be driven hard?


Here ya go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwKpDSq50WQ

 

[BlazerLT]

Ok, I see the link, but not a reason why 20w50 is needed for a 1/4 mile pass?

 

[kingrob]

Well, if it was just one pass then that's one thing, but repeatedly? In S. Texas? Street and strip? 20w50 is what I'd run as well.

 

[berlyn]

Hi Tallpaul,
I made a search,I can't find the zzdp of the Redline 20W50.How much is it?
By the way,I can't find any better than the 20W50 Mobil V-twin here in Greece.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: kingrob
Well, if it was just one pass then that's one thing, but repeatedly? In S. Texas? Street and strip? 20w50 is what I'd run as well.


Exactly what I wanted to hear Rob,thanks!

 

[FrankN4]

Amsoil 20W-50 has a HTHS of 6. It is loaded with anti wear, anti foam, anti scuff, EP, noack of 3.89

rust preventatives. This is the oil most used by the local Kit Car folk.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: FrankN4
Amsoil 20W-50 has a HTHS of 6. It is loaded with anti wear, anti foam, anti scuff, EP, noack of 3.89

rust preventatives. This is the oil most used by the local Kit Car folk.


Looks like I`ll be joining the oil stash club!

I already have a case of Royal Purple 20W50. I`m going to go grab a case of Valvoline VR1 20W50,and now I`m wanting to buy a case of Amsoil 20W50. But it does make sense,especially seeing how fast motor oil prices keep going up.

 

[mechtech2]

Harley Davidson oil is the most expensive - it must be the best.

NOT!

 

[genynnc]

Kendall GT-1 20w50 isn't too bad... .110 Zinc .100 P or so it says on the MSDS.

I ran in a small block chevy with no zinc additive and not problems.

 

[Mr Nice]

Is your 300ZX a Twin Turbo ?

I knew a guy with a 500 HP 300ZX TT using 5w30 Mobil 1, is 20w50 necessary ?