I currently drag race a small block Ford with a solid lifter flat tappet cam. The engine turns ~8400 rpm going through the traps...
With all of the talk regarding flat tappet cam failure due to reduced zinc and other additives in todays oils I am concerned about the life of my valvetrain.
I have browsed this site as well as others and don't have a real good grasp on what additives are best for protecting such an engine. From what I gather, zinc, phosphorous and moly are the most important. Please correct me if I am wrong...
In short, what I am asking, what oil would be best for such an application?
Thanks in advance!!!
With all of the talk regarding flat tappet cam failure due to reduced zinc and other additives in todays oils I am concerned about the life of my valvetrain.
I have browsed this site as well as others and don't have a real good grasp on what additives are best for protecting such an engine. From what I gather, zinc, phosphorous and moly are the most important. Please correct me if I am wrong...
In short, what I am asking, what oil would be best for such an application?
Thanks in advance!!!