Hello, i've been told to run 20w-50 either Joe Gibbs, Brad Penn, or Valvoline race oil. Is there any other substitute I can use over these brands to save some cost? Could I run Rotella or something similar with a zinc additive? I run a dirt modified car. Also, curious for info on racing oil filters, powerglide transmission fluid, and rear gear lube. Thanks
Which race oil?
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What oils do the guys at the track run "that usually win"?
Also, what's wrong with Brad Penn or Valvoline race oil? With oil costing what it does these days, those two aren't that bad on the pocketbook right now?
Valvoline Part No. VV851 racing oil (not street legal) is about the cheapest route. Only available at NAPA distributor.
You want to save cost? Here's an idea. Run a QUALITY race lube with excellent oil and air filtration and then run it longer than one or two races. Quality oils hold up longer and only reason to change oils every race or two is fuel dilution or other contamination. Find out through oil analysis when to change your lubes. I would be using oil from Brad Penn, Schaeffers, Amsoil, or Redline. If fuel contamination is a problem, then use a Valvoline conventional race oil for less money.
Redline, Amsoil 20W50, NEO
I'd run our 293 75-90 in your rear end. Some guys like redline's shockproof 75-250. Certainly run a good gear oil with synthetics.
http://www.schaefferoil.com/datapdf/293 75W90.pdf
dad2leia is spot on about the costs.
Bmwtechguy makes an excellent point. Not only will it cost less using a better engine oil, your rebuild will cost less, sometimes a lot less.
http://www.schaefferoil.com/datapdf/705.pdf
http://www.schaefferoil.com/datapdf/293 75W90.pdf
dad2leia is spot on about the costs.
Bmwtechguy makes an excellent point. Not only will it cost less using a better engine oil, your rebuild will cost less, sometimes a lot less.
http://www.schaefferoil.com/datapdf/705.pdf
I'm with bmwtechguy on this one, I used to compete(pit crew) at a NASCAR-sanctioned 1/2 mile asphalt track in the late model class. We always used Valvoline racing, but we had to change it every weekend as the used oil would get enough fuel contamination that it came out smelling just like the racing fuel!
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