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#1
08-13-2009, 10:19 PM
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Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
Well...I'm at that crossroad of using an oil with more additives for the Camaro. I've read a bit and heard of Delo(?)
Rotelle Diesel (  )Any thoughts or recommendation before I pull the plug?  Jeff x 2 1/2 
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08-13-2009, 10:48 PM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
I'm using Valvoline VR1 10W30 racing oil.
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08-14-2009, 05:47 AM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
I use Rotella 20w-50 and add Cam-Shield (ZDDP) in the flat tappet motor. If the oil doesn't have the correct high level of ZDDP, you run the risk of destroying the cam, especially if you have high spring pressure. The solid roller cam motor, I use the Rotella by itself.
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#4
08-15-2009, 01:02 AM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
Use Brad Penn. It's the best out there and all of the top flight machine shops use it for engine break in. It's the old Kendall. The highest content of zinc too.
Bob
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08-15-2009, 02:37 AM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
I have been using the Brad Penn for about 2 years now. I like it and it is real slippery. The Valvoline is real good also. The engine guys around here like the Brad Penn even a littler better than the Joe Gibbs oil.
 If you have a roller motor don't worry about it!
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08-15-2009, 02:51 AM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
...real slippery...
I bin usein Rotella, and it is kinda slippery...but if Brad Penn ia real slippery I am going to git some of that stuff Sammy... 
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08-15-2009, 07:31 AM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
Rotella for many years here.
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#9
08-15-2009, 03:34 PM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
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...real slippery... I bin usein Rotella, and it is kinda slippery...but if Brad Penn ia real slippery I am going to git some of that stuff Sammy... [/ QUOTE ]I used the Rotella for years. When they removed more of the zinc I switched to Brad Penn. The Rotella is still probably good enough but the motor guys like the BP around here. Know what Mike.....it probably doesn't really matter especially in a solid lifter motor. Its more for $hits and giggles IMO. 
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#10
08-15-2009, 06:31 PM
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Re: Oil Recommendation/Solid lifter 427
My local speed shop is using and selling the Brad Penn stuff. I was using castrol and royal purple in my old junk. I'm gonna go with the Brad Penn and see what happens.
Tommy
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