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TheBandit18 · 02-20-2014, 09:18 PM

I am going to be installing my cam this weekend and I was curious on what oil to use.

My last car I ran the Valvoline vr1 but that is not sold anymore.

Soooooo.... Any suggestions?

TheBandit18 · 02-20-2014, 09:20 PM

Im using the stock oil pump by the way didn't know if it made a diffence

rberns · 02-20-2014, 09:53 PM

I plan on using Amsoil Zrod once I get my cam in.

B-_-RAD · 02-20-2014, 10:01 PM

Vr1 is still available at oreilly and napa. I would look into driven racing oil.

axis · 02-20-2014, 10:12 PM

OIL

JCunningham · 02-21-2014, 12:07 AM

I use Amsoil now but think i will go with Driven LS30 after i install the cam. I will use driven BR30 brake in oil at 1500-2000 rpm for 20-30min until full operating temp when I 1st start with new cam and change it with BR30 and run for 500miles. then do LS30 as Driven suggests with a LS engine.

TheBandit18 · 02-21-2014, 07:43 AM

Well I dont have time to order the ls30. I was looking at tge royal purple. Is that good and in 5w-30 or 10w-30

BooSSted · 02-21-2014, 07:51 AM

High ZDDP ...

VR1, Z Rod are my choices.

Mb6000 · 02-21-2014, 08:04 AM

I will be using ls30 in a couple of weeks when I do my cam swap as well.

TheBandit18 · 02-21-2014, 08:09 AM

I would do that but im putting the cam in tomorrow since people are saying vr1 you talking about the 10w-30 racing oil?

casper sc/1ss/rs · 02-21-2014, 08:12 AM

I run Mobil1 with lucas

strych9 · 02-21-2014, 08:14 AM

Using Mobil 1, but switched to 10W-30 instead of 5W-30. Despite other opinions, high ZDDP has no real benefit for a roller cam. Flat tappet, yes...roller, no. While not crucial to our engines, high ZDDP won't hurt anything either, as long as you are running without catalytic converters. High ZDDP with ruin them.

Mobil 1 has an excellent film strength rating, which is very important for high-RPM engines that have racing valve springs. The high valve-spring pressures can ruin a cam if your oil has a weaker film-strength rating. Pennzoil Ultra is also an excellent "over-the-counter" choice. You can compare ratings in an older thread I started here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304435

Threlkeld's SS · 02-21-2014, 09:32 AM

I plan to use ls30 as well I got a good deal on a 12qt case($112 shipped)

B-_-RAD · 02-21-2014, 09:51 AM

You can get driven oil local in most places. Do the dealer search on their site. I got ls30 $8.35 a quart and br30 $7.75 a qt. Comparable prices at two driven oil distributors within 10 mins of me.

02-20-2014, 09:18 PM	#1
TheBandit18 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 989	Which oil to use on cam I am going to be installing my cam this weekend and I was curious on what oil to use. My last car I ran the Valvoline vr1 but that is not sold anymore. Soooooo.... Any suggestions?

02-20-2014, 09:53 PM	#3
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I plan on using Amsoil Zrod once I get my cam in. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

02-20-2014, 10:12 PM	#5
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	OIL __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

02-21-2014, 12:07 AM	#6
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	I use Amsoil now but think i will go with Driven LS30 after i install the cam. I will use driven BR30 brake in oil at 1500-2000 rpm for 20-30min until full operating temp when I 1st start with new cam and change it with BR30 and run for 500miles. then do LS30 as Driven suggests with a LS engine. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

02-21-2014, 08:04 AM	#9
Mb6000 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WI Posts: 125	I will be using ls30 in a couple of weeks when I do my cam swap as well. __________________ '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6\| Black on Black\| BMR Strut Brace\| P&P Throttle Body\| Cold Air Inductions Black CAI\| 2" TSP LT Headers\| Cat-Back Exhaust\| Hurst Line Lock\| Night Fury Cam\| Brian Tooley Valvetrain\| Melling 10296\| C5R chain\| Comp Cam rocker kit\| 3.91 1LE Gear Kit\| MPD1 Z Force Hood\| BMR Lowering Springs\| 480hp/454tq

02-20-2014, 09:20 PM	#2
TheBandit18 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 989	Im using the stock oil pump by the way didn't know if it made a diffence

02-20-2014, 10:01 PM	#4
B-_-RAD Banned Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ... Posts: 398	Vr1 is still available at oreilly and napa. I would look into driven racing oil.

02-21-2014, 07:43 AM	#7
TheBandit18 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 989	Well I dont have time to order the ls30. I was looking at tge royal purple. Is that good and in 5w-30 or 10w-30

02-21-2014, 07:51 AM	#8
BooSSted Drives: 2017 Z06 / 2012 CTS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NY Posts: 731	High ZDDP ... VR1, Z Rod are my choices.

02-21-2014, 08:09 AM	#10
TheBandit18 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 989	I would do that but im putting the cam in tomorrow since people are saying vr1 you talking about the 10w-30 racing oil?

02-21-2014, 08:12 AM	#11
casper sc/1ss/rs Drives: 2011 camaro ss vortech supercharged Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: marion VA. Posts: 524 View My Garage	I run Mobil1 with lucas

02-21-2014, 08:14 AM	#12
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Using Mobil 1, but switched to 10W-30 instead of 5W-30. Despite other opinions, high ZDDP has no real benefit for a roller cam. Flat tappet, yes...roller, no. While not crucial to our engines, high ZDDP won't hurt anything either, as long as you are running without catalytic converters. High ZDDP with ruin them. Mobil 1 has an excellent film strength rating, which is very important for high-RPM engines that have racing valve springs. The high valve-spring pressures can ruin a cam if your oil has a weaker film-strength rating. Pennzoil Ultra is also an excellent "over-the-counter" choice. You can compare ratings in an older thread I started here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304435 __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

02-21-2014, 09:32 AM	#13
Threlkeld's SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: ft lewis,wa Posts: 284	I plan to use ls30 as well I got a good deal on a 12qt case($112 shipped)

02-21-2014, 09:51 AM	#14
B-_-RAD Banned Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ... Posts: 398	You can get driven oil local in most places. Do the dealer search on their site. I got ls30 $8.35 a quart and br30 $7.75 a qt. Comparable prices at two driven oil distributors within 10 mins of me.