GSC S1 cams & type of oil??
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GSC S1 cams & type of oil??
So I was looking into the S1 cams and noticed the instructions say "Synthetic oils must not be used when breaking in camshafts. Most synthetic oils are not suggested for use with ductile induction hardened billets and will lead to failure of lobes." I've always run synthetics in all my cars and was wondering if anyone had any input on the matter? Problems you've ran into or nothing to worry about? Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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You should ask them if what they mean is use an oil with higher concentrations of Zinc and Phos or ZDDP .
I wouldn't have though a roller follower valve train would be a big issue but since they've mentioned it you should talk to them .
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I wouldn't have though a roller follower valve train would be a big issue but since they've mentioned it you should talk to them .
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Yah, I've read the stats, and may switch over to Amsoil or something, but really just because of the Red. I had no concerns for the motor, and a mild cam like an S1 with Mobile1. If Brad Penn, or Amsoil is conveniently available for you, its probably a safe bet. I just want people to know that putting Mobile1 in your car wont instantly blow everything up.
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The only benefit behind using non-synthetic racing oil is the price. It lacks all the detergents necessary to keep your internals clean and conditioned.
If you DD your car, or dont change your oil every 800 miles or so, I would highly suggest sticking with a Synthetic race oil. Don't cheap out.
If you DD your car, or dont change your oil every 800 miles or so, I would highly suggest sticking with a Synthetic race oil. Don't cheap out.
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The only benefit behind using non-synthetic racing oil is the price. It lacks all the detergents necessary to keep your internals clean and conditioned.
If you DD your car, or dont change your oil every 800 miles or so, I would highly suggest sticking with a Synthetic race oil. Don't cheap out.
If you DD your car, or dont change your oil every 800 miles or so, I would highly suggest sticking with a Synthetic race oil. Don't cheap out.
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On older engines it was said to use a zinc additive to your oil to help break in cams. Old air cooled porsche motors, boat engines, are some we have done at work that was recommended to use this. The zinc additive is used,imo, because it is cheaper than using a high zinc synthetic oil. one little can of the additive vs. 10qts (air cooled 911) of a high zinc synthetic oil is a big difference in price. All these motors had flat tappet cams, with roller rockers its probably not as critical but if you want to be safe just break your cams in with a high zddp oil. Amsoil 10w30 dominator and redline 5w30 are two that come to mind. The amsoil RD30 has less detergents so 'might' be better for the break in.
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