I have a 1993 Corvette LT1 that I just had rebuilt to a 383 with all forged internals and Mahle coated pistons. The Engine Builder told me with the clearance the engine has now I should run a 15w40 Oil. He recommended Schaeffer, which I'd never heard of before. However, in researching them I've read a lot of great things about the Schaeffer products. I just wanted to reach out on the forum to confirm that this would be a good oil to use. The engine will be broken in with Comp Cams 1591 Break In Oil. I plan to change to some type of 15w40 after the first 150-200 miles. I don't intend on racing the car, just having some fun cruising in it. Thanks.
Schaeffer 15w40 Racing Oil (#708)
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Schaeffer makes excellent products, and their racing oil is no exception. I used it for years when I was drag racing.
Your LT-1 should have roller valve train?
Your LT-1 should have roller valve train?
^^^Yes, did he (the builder) use solid roller, or hydraulic roller lifters in the valve train??
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on Schaeffer's products as well, but you could probably also use Red Line and some others in that weight with equal success if you find the Schaeffer product very hard to come by.
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I know that they make good stuff, but their PDS's often make them look pretty second rate.
The lube is made from severly hydrotreated Polyalfaolephins and grII...not sure what the former is.
viscosities given in ranges (HTHS is a number), along with the zinc and phos levels. CCS and MRV are both listed as being tested at -20C.
does not make the oil bad, just careless with data sheets (probably)
The lube is made from severly hydrotreated Polyalfaolephins and grII...not sure what the former is.
viscosities given in ranges (HTHS is a number), along with the zinc and phos levels. CCS and MRV are both listed as being tested at -20C.
does not make the oil bad, just careless with data sheets (probably)
I've heard all of the great news as well. But I've seen test reports showing it ranks middle of the pack as far as oil is concerned. I won't list the webpage
I'm not partial to a beating
Originally Posted By: Shannow
I know that they make good stuff, but their PDS's often make them look pretty second rate.
The lube is made from severly hydrotreated Polyalfaolephins and grII...not sure what the former is.
viscosities given in ranges (HTHS is a number), along with the zinc and phos levels. CCS and MRV are both listed as being tested at -20C.
does not make the oil bad, just careless with data sheets (probably)
I'm not partial to a beating
Originally Posted By: Shannow
I know that they make good stuff, but their PDS's often make them look pretty second rate.
The lube is made from severly hydrotreated Polyalfaolephins and grII...not sure what the former is.
viscosities given in ranges (HTHS is a number), along with the zinc and phos levels. CCS and MRV are both listed as being tested at -20C.
does not make the oil bad, just careless with data sheets (probably)
Yes, I went with full roller 1.6 rockers and a hydraulic roller cam. Thanks.
I replaced the stock lifters with Lunati Hydraulic Roller Lifters.
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