Oil for 410 windsor stoker?

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Built a ford 410 windsor stroker for my 1969 mach1 ,billet roller cam,.0027-.0029 clearance mains(3.0" mains),.0021-.0022 rods(2.1 rod journal).Engine builder says to use 10w30 for break in-flush,
2 quick oil and filter(w/magnet)changes about a hour each.Then run what ever 10w30 oil I want.

Was wondering if m1 0w40 would be a good choice in place of a 10w30? Never see winter,temps would be lows 40s in spring-fall and highs 90s mid summer.If m1 0w40 isn't a good choice will probably stick with brad penn grade1 semi-synth 10w30. I keep a stash of m1 0w40 for my polaris atv so it would be convenient.Any suggestions?
 
M1 0w-40 is an excellent choice for this engine and is my go-to oil for any Windsor.

Stock volume oil pump?
 
Originally Posted By: Chris142
Going with a roller cam really opens up your oil choices.id go with 10w30 and see how it does.


Agreed +1
 
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
M1 0w-40 is an excellent choice for this engine and is my go-to oil for any Windsor.

Stock volume oil pump?

Standard volume melling m83.Just looked at the build sheet,main bearing clearance is actually .0026-.0028.Rods are .0021-.0022.
Looking for the best oil that will probably get changed every spring.
Not worried about the $$$,just the best oil for my $9,000.00 engine.This is a street car,may see the drag strip for giggles 1 or 2 times.
If 10w30 what's considered top of the line? Brad Penn,Redline,Ams,Gibbs?
 
Originally Posted By: tinman11
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
M1 0w-40 is an excellent choice for this engine and is my go-to oil for any Windsor.

Stock volume oil pump?

Standard volume melling m83.Just looked at the build sheet,main bearing clearance is actually .0026-.0028.Rods are .0021-.0022.
Looking for the best oil that will probably get changed every spring.
Not worried about the $$$,just the best oil for my $9,000.00 engine.This is a street car,may see the drag strip for giggles 1 or 2 times.
If 10w30 what's considered top of the line? Brad Penn,Redline,Ams,Gibbs?


Use M1 0w-40 with confidence. IMHO, it is the best oil you could be putting in it
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AMSOIL 10W30 would be your best bet, pound for pound, dollar for dollar. Nice clearances and what sounds like a solid build. Congrats!
 
Keep in mind that oil is a coolant as well as a lubricant. For the tight tolerances on the mains and rod bearings, I would stay with a 10w-30 oil and no higher. You want oil flowing across the bearing surfaces in order to keep the temps. down. A 40 wt. oil will not flow as well. FWIW--Oldtommy
 
Originally Posted By: TheBig2003
AMSOIL 10W30 would be your best bet, pound for pound, dollar for dollar. Nice clearances and what sounds like a solid build. Congrats!


Negative, Rotella T5 10w30 would be his best bet for a 10w30.
 
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: tinman11
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
M1 0w-40 is an excellent choice for this engine and is my go-to oil for any Windsor.

Stock volume oil pump?

Standard volume melling m83.Just looked at the build sheet,main bearing clearance is actually .0026-.0028.Rods are .0021-.0022.
Looking for the best oil that will probably get changed every spring.
Not worried about the $$$,just the best oil for my $9,000.00 engine.This is a street car,may see the drag strip for giggles 1 or 2 times.
If 10w30 what's considered top of the line? Brad Penn,Redline,Ams,Gibbs?


Use M1 0w-40 with confidence. IMHO, it is the best oil you could be putting in it
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Being a slightly lighter 40w makes this even better. Seems almost custom made for this app and is my go-to oil if I'm not running Amsoil Dominator in my little Chevy stroker.
 
Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: TheBig2003
AMSOIL 10W30 would be your best bet, pound for pound, dollar for dollar. Nice clearances and what sounds like a solid build. Congrats!


Negative, Rotella T5 10w30 would be his best bet for a 10w30.

Rotella t 10w30 conventional is what bought for the first 2 quick oil changes. Wonder how t5 stacks up against the big dollar oils(gibbs,penn,redline)? Jugs (T5) R reasonable at wally world.
A 1 time a year change ,I guess I'm willing to pay extra for the top lube. Probably a waiste, but I get that warm fuzzy feeling having the best.
548 hp and 534 tq should be fun! Maybe I should save some money on oil and keep it for extra tires LOL!
 
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