[DeTomaso] oil choice

[Julian Kift]

True in part on rev limit, time at limt etc., but IMO sump size is a different question and irrelvant on oil selection, if your oil pump runs dry it ain't gonna matter how much Zn & P you got.
 
Topic drift a little but more damage is probably done on occasional use dry starts where oil has drained from wetted surfaces than anything, IMO an oil accumulator (Accusump) is one of the best investments you can make for a car that sits for periods between use.
 
Julian
 


To: michael at michaelshortt.com; julian_kift at hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] oil choice
Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:00:58 -0400
From: pantdino at aol.com
CC: detomaso at realbig.com


It is not possible to answer this question without knowing how you use the car.
How big is your sump?
Do you track the car or otherwise run it at high revs for long periods?
When you drive it, how and how long do you do so?
 
I used Castrol 20-50 in my cars for years and now feel that I probably caused unnecessary engine wear in doing so.
 
Jim





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From: michael at michaelshortt.com <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
To: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
Cc: De Tomaso List <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sun, Mar 20, 2011 1:52 pm
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] oil choice


can O'worms question!  I like Castol 20-50w and add the Zddp from Eastwoods,
Shelby or Garlits.

Michael Shortt
On Mar 20, 2011 2:44 PM, "Julian Kift" <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Many people might ask whether your cam is roller or flat tappet,
personally I don't take any chances and use exclusively Brad Penn (Kendall)
oil which I know has sufficient zinc and phosphorous.
>
> Julian
>
>> Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:23:06 -0400
>> From: boyd411 at gmail.com
>> To: detomaso at realbig.com
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] oil choice
>>
>> What is the best choice for a commercial oil for a slightly modified
>> cleveland engine ( msd igniion, Mild cam,headers holley 650) and should I
>> add an additive?
>> Boyd
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