05-23-2024, 02:44 AM | #1 |
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Oil Suggestion/Rec for Modified Cammed Camaro
Hello, this is my first post and I'm new in my understanding of oils. Curious as to what oil would be suggested for my build. Started off as a '17 SS 1LE, but was modified to Forged Pistons and Rods (possibly forged crank, from previous owner, unsure), LT4 Supercharger Conversion Kit, BTR Stage 2 Roller Cam, Intake, Tune, etc.
Always used 5w-30 Amsoil Signature Series, but am curious with the extremely hot summer (live in AZ) and it being cammed, if a thicker and/or different series oil would be rec. Currently also considering Amsoil ZRod 10w-30 or Zrod 10w-40. Since it is a roller cam, not a tappet, is the extra high ZDDP/Zinc content needed (would ZRod be a good switch)? If so, is switching from OEM rec of 5W(30) to 10W of any concern? Any advice is appreciated, thank you. |
05-24-2024, 10:36 PM | #2 |
Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
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Well our engines can handle 15w50 at the track, so anything up to and including should be fine as long as you let it warm up before gettin' jiggy with it.
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05-30-2024, 12:48 PM | #3 | |
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05-30-2024, 03:35 PM | #4 |
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Going from the 5–30 to the 0-40 signature series will serve you quite well.
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05-30-2024, 05:47 PM | #5 |
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0w-40 for street or Xw50 on track
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05-30-2024, 06:14 PM | #7 |
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Am I the only retard in the pot that cannot read a thread? I keep seeing going from a 5-30???? From the OP post
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05-30-2024, 09:39 PM | #8 |
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Just use Mobil 1 supercar 5w-50.
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