P Ponch Joined Jan 12, 2008 Messages 316 Location Midland,MI Jul 31, 2008 #1 Just wondering if royal purples "racing" oils contain any detergents, and if they can be used in street vehicles? I heard rumor that they could, with good results, (from patman?) and am thinking about trying it in my LT1 trans am.
Just wondering if royal purples "racing" oils contain any detergents, and if they can be used in street vehicles? I heard rumor that they could, with good results, (from patman?) and am thinking about trying it in my LT1 trans am.
A aquariuscsm Joined Dec 30, 2006 Messages 29,558 Jul 31, 2008 #2 I`ve read as well on many other car forums that they`re racing oils are superior to their PCMO`s and that`s where they shine.
I`ve read as well on many other car forums that they`re racing oils are superior to their PCMO`s and that`s where they shine.
P pickled Joined Feb 14, 2008 Messages 2,098 Location The Rocky Mountains Jul 31, 2008 #3 The only thing it will hurt is your wallet...seriously you should be fine.
0 02zx9r Joined Jul 5, 2007 Messages 3,205 Location Ball, LA Jul 31, 2008 #4 How outrageously priced are these "oils?" At Napa the RP motorcycle oils are $11 and change for 10W40, $12 and change for the 20W50 quarts
How outrageously priced are these "oils?" At Napa the RP motorcycle oils are $11 and change for 10W40, $12 and change for the 20W50 quarts
P pg4323 Joined Jul 7, 2008 Messages 9 Location NE Jul 31, 2008 #5 Just checked Advance Auto. All the RP Synthetic oils I see are $7.28 per quart.
P pickled Joined Feb 14, 2008 Messages 2,098 Location The Rocky Mountains Jul 31, 2008 #6 Those aren't the racing series oils...if they are buy them and sell them elsewhere you'll make some money!
Those aren't the racing series oils...if they are buy them and sell them elsewhere you'll make some money!
P paul246 Joined Sep 27, 2007 Messages 388 Location Canada Jul 31, 2008 #7 Originally Posted By: 02zx9r How outrageously priced are these "oils?" At Napa the RP motorcycle oils are $11 and change for 10W40, $12 and change for the 20W50 quarts Why? Is he spending your money??
Originally Posted By: 02zx9r How outrageously priced are these "oils?" At Napa the RP motorcycle oils are $11 and change for 10W40, $12 and change for the 20W50 quarts Why? Is he spending your money??
D dailydriver Joined Mar 14, 2006 Messages 9,619 Location The only Ivy League town in Joyzee Jul 31, 2008 #8 Originally Posted By: pickled Those aren't the racing series oils...if they are buy them and sell them elsewhere you'll make some money! RIGHT you are! Their racing oils are approaching Motul 300V prices!!!
Originally Posted By: pickled Those aren't the racing series oils...if they are buy them and sell them elsewhere you'll make some money! RIGHT you are! Their racing oils are approaching Motul 300V prices!!!
OVERKILL $100 Site Donor 2021 Joined Apr 28, 2008 Messages 63,431 Location Ontario, Canada Jul 31, 2008 #9 RP's racing oil didn't do all that great on a recent UOA compared to some good 'ol readily available RTS. I believe it was Grampsinthesand's car.
RP's racing oil didn't do all that great on a recent UOA compared to some good 'ol readily available RTS. I believe it was Grampsinthesand's car.
0 02zx9r Joined Jul 5, 2007 Messages 3,205 Location Ball, LA Jul 31, 2008 #10 Originally Posted By: paul246 Originally Posted By: 02zx9r How outrageously priced are these "oils?" At Napa the RP motorcycle oils are $11 and change for 10W40, $12 and change for the 20W50 quarts Why? Is he spending your money?? Because I wanted to know???
Originally Posted By: paul246 Originally Posted By: 02zx9r How outrageously priced are these "oils?" At Napa the RP motorcycle oils are $11 and change for 10W40, $12 and change for the 20W50 quarts Why? Is he spending your money?? Because I wanted to know???