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GVA 45TH 2SS · 11-03-2015, 05:45 PM

So There still seems to be alot of different Thoughts on Oil for a cammed car.
Im leaning to Amsoil or LS30. Pros cons on either?
I was about to pull the trigger on Amsoil, but I called a local rep and he is selling to me the same price I can get online as a preferred customer.
So I asked if he got a discount on shipping, he said it would be the same shipping charges. He wanted me to order it from him so he got the credit too. So why would I order through a local rep and not just buy direct. Kinda pissed me off and now i've started to question their practices at Amsoil.

So now I'm leaning more towards the LS30.
Thoughts on which is better?

LSX Camaro · 11-03-2015, 09:53 PM

So are you concerned about price, shipping or what is best for a cammed LS engine?

GVA 45TH 2SS · 11-04-2015, 04:51 PM

I want whats best for a cammed LS engine.
The shipping/price thing was just a concern over business practices.
From what I see on their site.
Amsoil gives a discount on shipping on orders over $100 or a discount for preferred customers, but not both.
I can order the oil without the help of a local dealer, and end up getting it for the same price. So why would I use them to get it, what is the incentive?

Anyway, i've read about Amsoil and LS30 being the top 2 for cammed LS3s. A couple of others as well, I seen that you recommend redline but I don't know enough about them or what kind to get. I don't want a race oil, but a street oil. I still have CATs as its a daily but do drag the car once a year.
What Should I get?

todd69gs · 11-05-2015, 10:20 AM

Here's the way it was explained to me. Zrod is excellent for a car that sits and is not a dd because of the anti corrosion additives. If you dd and are not concerned about this then the Amsoil sig series oil will do just fine, although the zrod does have a little higher zinc/phosphorus content.
As far as ordering...my amsoil contact told me to become a preferred member and order direct. So that's what I do.

hammdo · 11-10-2015, 10:36 PM

Both are good. After my cam install, I went with BR30 for breakin and LS30 after that. LS30 is geared towards the LS series engines...

-Don

AGM 1LE · 11-11-2015, 12:44 PM

I have been using LS30 since my cam install. I buy it by the case

Badfinger · 11-11-2015, 01:36 PM

LS30 on Amazon Prime, 2 day shipping free

BFASTNOTLAST · 11-12-2015, 02:10 PM

Nothing but good luck with LS30. Been using it since the first oil change. 4 cams later driven hard and a DD everything looks good. I don't run cats but I have heard from others it hurts them. Take it for what it's worth.
I would not run anything different unless I had no other choice.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 11-13-2015, 03:47 PM

Thanks guys I went with Amsoil for now, still worried a bit about fouling the CATs.
Plus I ordered back on the 6th before everyone chimed in. LOL
Anyone have issues with the higher ZDPP in LS30 affecting the sniffer part of emisions testing?

Scotty D2014 · 11-14-2015, 05:39 PM

I was going to ask that same question .

BFASTNOTLAST · 11-15-2015, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

Thanks guys I went with Amsoil for now, still worried a bit about fouling the CATs.
Plus I ordered back on the 6th before everyone chimed in. LOL
Anyone have issues with the higher ZDPP in LS30 affecting the sniffer part of emisions testing?

I get inspected without cats here.... If you pick the correct inspection station where they don't do a visual you have nothing to worry about as long as you don't have a CEL. With cats you should be good to go.

JCunningham · 11-21-2015, 10:56 PM

The benefit of a Amsoil dealer is that he has it in stock. If he doesnt stock it just get a prefered account. Amsoil dealers get it at the same price you can get it for. Anyone can be a dealer. You want ZRod 10w30 for a cammed car. both are good oils. ZRod is not just for cars sitting around. It has additives that work well if your car is stored but it is meant for any car that needs the added ZDDP as with a cammed car. DD or not. It will not harm your cats.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 11-23-2015, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCunningham

The benefit of a Amsoil dealer is that he has it in stock. If he doesnt stock it just get a prefered account. Amsoil dealers get it at the same price you can get it for. Anyone can be a dealer. You want ZRod 10w30 for a cammed car. both are good oils. ZRod is not just for cars sitting around. It has additives that work well if your car is stored but it is meant for any car that needs the added ZDDP as with a cammed car. DD or not. It will not harm your cats.

I thought the ZDDP would affect the CATs.

I still run CATs and use a Lenient inspection station, but they still run the sniffer test. I hope the higher levels of Zinc wont fail me.

JCunningham · 11-23-2015, 05:31 PM

I don't think it will.

11-03-2015, 05:45 PM	#1
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Amsoil or LS30? So There still seems to be alot of different Thoughts on Oil for a cammed car. Im leaning to Amsoil or LS30. Pros cons on either? I was about to pull the trigger on Amsoil, but I called a local rep and he is selling to me the same price I can get online as a preferred customer. So I asked if he got a discount on shipping, he said it would be the same shipping charges. He wanted me to order it from him so he got the credit too. So why would I order through a local rep and not just buy direct. Kinda pissed me off and now i've started to question their practices at Amsoil. So now I'm leaning more towards the LS30. Thoughts on which is better?

11-03-2015, 09:53 PM	#2
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	So are you concerned about price, shipping or what is best for a cammed LS engine? __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

11-10-2015, 10:36 PM	#5
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Both are good. After my cam install, I went with BR30 for breakin and LS30 after that. LS30 is geared towards the LS series engines... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

11-12-2015, 02:10 PM	#8
BFASTNOTLAST Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver NC Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	Nothing but good luck with LS30. Been using it since the first oil change. 4 cams later driven hard and a DD everything looks good. I don't run cats but I have heard from others it hurts them. Take it for what it's worth. I would not run anything different unless I had no other choice. __________________

11-21-2015, 10:56 PM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	The benefit of a Amsoil dealer is that he has it in stock. If he doesnt stock it just get a prefered account. Amsoil dealers get it at the same price you can get it for. Anyone can be a dealer. You want ZRod 10w30 for a cammed car. both are good oils. ZRod is not just for cars sitting around. It has additives that work well if your car is stored but it is meant for any car that needs the added ZDDP as with a cammed car. DD or not. It will not harm your cats. __________________ 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

11-04-2015, 04:51 PM	#3
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	I want whats best for a cammed LS engine. The shipping/price thing was just a concern over business practices. From what I see on their site. Amsoil gives a discount on shipping on orders over $100 or a discount for preferred customers, but not both. I can order the oil without the help of a local dealer, and end up getting it for the same price. So why would I use them to get it, what is the incentive? Anyway, i've read about Amsoil and LS30 being the top 2 for cammed LS3s. A couple of others as well, I seen that you recommend redline but I don't know enough about them or what kind to get. I don't want a race oil, but a street oil. I still have CATs as its a daily but do drag the car once a year. What Should I get?

11-05-2015, 10:20 AM	#4
todd69gs Drives: 2014 Crystal Red 1LE 2SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: US Posts: 131	Here's the way it was explained to me. Zrod is excellent for a car that sits and is not a dd because of the anti corrosion additives. If you dd and are not concerned about this then the Amsoil sig series oil will do just fine, although the zrod does have a little higher zinc/phosphorus content. As far as ordering...my amsoil contact told me to become a preferred member and order direct. So that's what I do.

11-11-2015, 12:44 PM	#6
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	I have been using LS30 since my cam install. I buy it by the case

11-11-2015, 01:36 PM	#7
Badfinger Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 387 View My Garage	LS30 on Amazon Prime, 2 day shipping free

11-13-2015, 03:47 PM	#9
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Thanks guys I went with Amsoil for now, still worried a bit about fouling the CATs. Plus I ordered back on the 6th before everyone chimed in. LOL Anyone have issues with the higher ZDPP in LS30 affecting the sniffer part of emisions testing?

11-14-2015, 05:39 PM	#10
Scotty D2014 Drives: 2014 SS1-1le Crystal red metallic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, mass Posts: 378	I was going to ask that same question .

11-23-2015, 05:31 PM	#14
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	I don't think it will. __________________ 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