JOE GIBBS 15W 50 SYNTHETIC HIGH ZINC HOT ROD OIL

[Mr. Chevy]

I just picked up some of the Joe Gibbs 15W 50 all synthetic Hot Rod Oil with Zinc for my 396 L78 Solid Lifter motor.. I was always using Amsoil 20W 50 severe duty racing pure synthetic oil in this motor but was talked into trying this oil out for the first time.. From what I hear it is very good oil...

Has anyone used this oil?? I always like reading about the different oils and protection qualities and see which one looks best...

Rich

[Salvatore]

The guy I buy my Brad Penn oil from carries both and is an engine builder in North Carolina. He likes the Brad Penn over the Joe Gibbs oil. His name is Bob. Call him he is a nice guy. (704)782-1175.

[67 Nova Boy]

Ok Sam....so is the VR1 good enough for my 302 soild cam?

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

Yes it is. Any of that stuff is pretty good as long as you got the zinc. I like the old Kendall stuff me and the Plowman used when you were still a young lad Dave!

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Valvoline 20W-50 VR1 with Edelbrock Zinc additive is the way i go with each oil change on my old school motors which are a 454 LS6 Chevy and a 440 Dodge <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[427.060]

I also use the Valvoline VR1 in my 427.
James

[MosportGreen66]

Brad Penn

[1969z280]

Valvoline VR1 in my L72 and L88. Ed

[Nova Jed]

I'm glad this came up. I would like to use Brad Penn, but have no idea where to get it locally in PA?

[olredalert]

----Go on line and they will send you a case. As well a lot of performance engine builders will have plenty around, or know where to get it quick....Bill S

[Tommy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr. Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just picked up some of the Joe Gibbs 15W 50 all synthetic Hot Rod Oil with Zinc for my 396 L78 Solid Lifter motor.. I was always using Amsoil 20W 50 severe duty racing pure synthetic oil in this motor but was talked into trying this oil out for the first time.. From what I hear it is very good oil...

Has anyone used this oil?? <span style="font-weight: bold">I always like reading about the different oils and protection qualities and see which one looks best...</span>

Rich </div></div>

Rich, Did you consider any of the other Amsoil oils before switching? The Amsoil ZROD oil is designed for our solid lifter engines and is formulated with Zinc plus rust and corrosion inhibitors because of long term storage that some of our cars see. It's available in 10W30 and 20W50. Here's a link to it if anyone wants to read up on it.

10W30 ZROD (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/zrt.aspx)

20W50 ZROD (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/zrf.aspx)

I've been using and selling Amsoil for a few years now and will gladly help anyone interested in ordering.


Tommy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Tommy, I did consider the Amsoil due to the fact that this is mainly what I run in my Harley engines and daily drivers as well as what is currently in my solid lifter motor... My 350 horse 396 I run Valvoline conventional VR1 20/50 with a quart of Lucas oil additive and have really had excellent results with that combo...

The engine shop I bought the Joe Gibbs oil at is an Amsoil dealer but they did not have any of this new oil in stock so the engine builder kind of persuaded me into trying the Joe Gibbs oil.. Of course he said he would order the Amsoil for me if I really wanted it..

He swore by Amsoil but also told me that the Gibbs oil is very good also.. He said he has broken down race engines that used the Gibbs oil for a season and has not seen any problems or wearing in the motors... So I figured I would try the Gibbs oil out.. I am willing to bet it parallels the Amsoil.. It also has corrosion inhibitors in it...

I read somewhere that there was very little difference between the true 100% synthetic oils as far as protection qualities are concerned and that all the major name brands were very good... Probably comes down to a matter of personal allegiance and choice I guess...

Rich

[SOM2001SS]

In case you do not know about this website, look around on Bob Is The Oil Guy and you can read 1000X more info than you ever wanted to know!

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm

Here's just one thing I quickly found on there about the Joe Gibbs Oil:

Q: Has anyone been using this oil in thier race cars? Thier website says to change the filter every 100 laps or so instead of a complete oil change. I like the idea since this oil is very expensive.

A:Joe has a REALLY low TBN; it would be a better idea to swap the oil and keep the filter after 100 laps.
A: Yes it does, I had a VOA done on XP3 and the TBN was 2.6.

[JpMotorsports]

I use VR1 in my 350 and it is by far the best oil I have used

[jerry67]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm glad this came up. I would like to use Brad Penn, but have no idea where to get it locally in PA? </div></div>
Some NAPA parts here in pittsburgh stock brad penn. If your local NAPA doesn't maybe ask them I think they will get it for you

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm glad this came up. I would like to use Brad Penn, but have no idea where to get it locally in PA? </div></div>

Want the name of my sales contact from B Penn?

[luzl78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nova Jed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm glad this came up. I would like to use Brad Penn, but have no idea where to get it locally in PA? </div></div>

Want the name of my sales contact from B Penn? </div></div>Dan, would love to have the contact info. Thanks. Jeff

[wheelhop]

So after reading all this I went to the Brad Penn site and am curious which &quot;blend&quot; you guys are using?
I think it's the Brad Penn Grade 1 10W-40 partial synthetic?