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Hello,
Long time lurker, first time poster. I am finishing upgrading my engine by adding a retro fit hydraulic roller camshaft and new cylinder heads. Previous camshaft was a solid flat tappet and I ran Valvoline VR1 20w50, i believe.
Now that I am going to run a hydraulic roller cam (with Johnson short travel lifters) I was wondering if I should run a different oil?
It's a small block chevy 400 cubes. 11:1 compression and sees 6,500 rpms. It is a street/strip car and year round driver anywhere from 15*F-90*f depending on the time of year and when the roads are dry enough, I like to take it out and drive it like it is meant to be.
Anyone have any recommendations on oil for me? I imagine the engine makes 500-550 corrected horsepower. Please let me know if you need any other information to help with your opinion.
Thanks,
Rick
Long time lurker, first time poster. I am finishing upgrading my engine by adding a retro fit hydraulic roller camshaft and new cylinder heads. Previous camshaft was a solid flat tappet and I ran Valvoline VR1 20w50, i believe.
Now that I am going to run a hydraulic roller cam (with Johnson short travel lifters) I was wondering if I should run a different oil?
It's a small block chevy 400 cubes. 11:1 compression and sees 6,500 rpms. It is a street/strip car and year round driver anywhere from 15*F-90*f depending on the time of year and when the roads are dry enough, I like to take it out and drive it like it is meant to be.
Anyone have any recommendations on oil for me? I imagine the engine makes 500-550 corrected horsepower. Please let me know if you need any other information to help with your opinion.
Thanks,
Rick