I've been searching and reading for a couple of hours and decided to just register and make a post to try to get a more definitive answer. I am looking for a good synthetic for my 4 bangr turbo awd. I drive the car hard and it sees track duty about every other weekend be it at the drag strip, road course at Hallett or local autocross events. Its my everyday toy. Below is some back ground info on the car that may help you, help me make the right decision.
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 6 bolt 2.4L long rod (156mm) stroker using G64B block and 100mm crank. 9.0:1 Ross forged pistons, Pauter rods, 61mm P trim turbo w/ dry housing (no water). HKS 272 cams, headwork blah blah. You probably get the picture by now. It holds about 6 quarts with the oil cooler. 18-20 psi daily on pump gas and it sees upwards of 32 psi on c16 at the track.
I just recently finished this engine and am almost finished with break in and wanting to run synthetic. From reading previous posts it looks like Redline, Motul, Amsoil and Royal Purple would all be good choices. But I am a bit stuck on which weight to run. I live in the South and it get hot and humid here in the summer. But never really goes below 10F in the winter. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated and thanks for your time. Sorry if this post is a bit wordy. Just trying to provide all the info I can so that you guys can help me.
jeff
www.swordfishGSX.8m.com
[ February 28, 2004, 02:18 AM: Message edited by: swordfish ]
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 6 bolt 2.4L long rod (156mm) stroker using G64B block and 100mm crank. 9.0:1 Ross forged pistons, Pauter rods, 61mm P trim turbo w/ dry housing (no water). HKS 272 cams, headwork blah blah. You probably get the picture by now. It holds about 6 quarts with the oil cooler. 18-20 psi daily on pump gas and it sees upwards of 32 psi on c16 at the track.
I just recently finished this engine and am almost finished with break in and wanting to run synthetic. From reading previous posts it looks like Redline, Motul, Amsoil and Royal Purple would all be good choices. But I am a bit stuck on which weight to run. I live in the South and it get hot and humid here in the summer. But never really goes below 10F in the winter. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated and thanks for your time. Sorry if this post is a bit wordy. Just trying to provide all the info I can so that you guys can help me.
jeff
www.swordfishGSX.8m.com
[ February 28, 2004, 02:18 AM: Message edited by: swordfish ]