I'm new to this site and I like it! I think I just went through every page in this Racing forum area looking for some answers.
What I'm looking for: Recommendations for what I should use for my application.
1.) Engine oil (factory is 5W30)
2.) Tranny oil (Factory is Honda MTF) I went to napa and they looked up some info on it. I can't remember the API data but their computer said it crosses with 10W30 and 10X40 oils if you are in desperate need basically? so it's pretty light stuff)
3.) Oil filter
Application:
HPDE road racing, Autocrossing and weekend warrior. Not a DD at all.
Engine:
2004 Acura RSX K20a2 2 liter motor, 8400 rpm rev limiter, all stock internally. Custom tuned with Standalone ECU. I use 93 unleaded for everything. 25,xxx miles on Engine
Engine Oil: Currently using M1 5w30. Thinking of stepping up to 10W30 or 10W40 to see if oil consumption goes down from High RPM abuse.
I ordered a Blackstone Labs oil kit so I’ll be testing the engine oil from my last track day and about 1,500-2000 miles of normal driving. ~190 miles on the track. I know, I should have kept track better.
Trans: Stock RSX-S 6spd trans with no LSD
My tranny has seen better days. It has been grinded a few times but doesn't grind consistently(yet) So I need a tranny fluid that is going to help with this. I've been reading good things about GM synchromesh with friction modifier and also Amsoil synchromesh. But also considering Royal Purple Fluid b/c I can get it off the shelves local at stores and GM and Amsoil are a bit harder to find. Considering mixing The Royal Purple Max Gear oil and the Synchromax which is a lighter oil like Honda MTF and well being more on the light side will help in this Cold Iowa Weather that will be coming up soon.
http://www.royalpurple.com/prodsa/scmax.html
http://www.royalpurple.com/prodsa/mgeara.html
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtf.aspx
Currently in trans: 1qt BG synchroshift and .6 qt. Lucas Oil Tranny Fix. I heard bad things about Lucas Oil's 75W90 Gear oil trapping air and I’m not willing to risk that property possibly being apparent in the Tranny Fix stuff. Basically I want to get this stuff out before my next track day on Sept. 29th.
Oil filter: I’m not worried about catching all those microns on the track. I want a HIGH Flow filter for max oil pressure. I might use a different one for road use b/t track days if price differs immensely.
Thanks for the help!
What I'm looking for: Recommendations for what I should use for my application.
1.) Engine oil (factory is 5W30)
2.) Tranny oil (Factory is Honda MTF) I went to napa and they looked up some info on it. I can't remember the API data but their computer said it crosses with 10W30 and 10X40 oils if you are in desperate need basically? so it's pretty light stuff)
3.) Oil filter
Application:
HPDE road racing, Autocrossing and weekend warrior. Not a DD at all.
Engine:
2004 Acura RSX K20a2 2 liter motor, 8400 rpm rev limiter, all stock internally. Custom tuned with Standalone ECU. I use 93 unleaded for everything. 25,xxx miles on Engine
Engine Oil: Currently using M1 5w30. Thinking of stepping up to 10W30 or 10W40 to see if oil consumption goes down from High RPM abuse.
I ordered a Blackstone Labs oil kit so I’ll be testing the engine oil from my last track day and about 1,500-2000 miles of normal driving. ~190 miles on the track. I know, I should have kept track better.
Trans: Stock RSX-S 6spd trans with no LSD
My tranny has seen better days. It has been grinded a few times but doesn't grind consistently(yet) So I need a tranny fluid that is going to help with this. I've been reading good things about GM synchromesh with friction modifier and also Amsoil synchromesh. But also considering Royal Purple Fluid b/c I can get it off the shelves local at stores and GM and Amsoil are a bit harder to find. Considering mixing The Royal Purple Max Gear oil and the Synchromax which is a lighter oil like Honda MTF and well being more on the light side will help in this Cold Iowa Weather that will be coming up soon.
http://www.royalpurple.com/prodsa/scmax.html
http://www.royalpurple.com/prodsa/mgeara.html
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtf.aspx
Currently in trans: 1qt BG synchroshift and .6 qt. Lucas Oil Tranny Fix. I heard bad things about Lucas Oil's 75W90 Gear oil trapping air and I’m not willing to risk that property possibly being apparent in the Tranny Fix stuff. Basically I want to get this stuff out before my next track day on Sept. 29th.
Oil filter: I’m not worried about catching all those microns on the track. I want a HIGH Flow filter for max oil pressure. I might use a different one for road use b/t track days if price differs immensely.
Thanks for the help!