Valvoline vr-1 50wt oil

What would be pro/cons on using this oil in my bbc blown alky engine?i can buy it local is why i'm thinking of it..half race and half show car..when can't afford to race then i'll show it;;for fun only not full out racing trying to win every race..
Don
775-738-3964

 

MY main bearing clearance ar .0032 to .0034
rod bearings;;..0033 to .0036

 

We run straight 50 in our BBC's with clearances nearly identical to what you listed. We've done this for years and years while every year increasing the HP and now we are at about 1650 HP

 

do your self a favor get the green oil brad penn 50wt are 70wt you cant go wrong the valvoline will break down i used it once in a pinch never agian

 

Just to make this fun, we use the 50w Valvoline and have been using the same oil for 3 years, with a little fresh added once in a while. BAE P/M.

 

its a kinda a long story but my chevy motor didnt like it at all man that green oil will stay on parts for a long time (lol)

 

The Valvoline 50 racing is great oil and will work with your clearences. I use Lucas .always use Justice Brothers additives in everything I drive. Insurance, no matter whose oil you use.
Ricky

 

With similiar clearances in our blown BBC we used Kendall 50w and a quart of Lucas oil stabilizer, never had oil related issues.....

Tim Steed

 

I've been using 50wt Valvoline for years with no problem.Blown Aires BBC.

 

Here is what I know. The valvoline VR-1 that we all fell in love with a few years ago because it was available at checker, and it made more power on Eatons dyno than any other oil available for sale on one of their comp motors, is not the same formula as the current VR-1. The old VR-1 is now called Valvoline conventional racing oil. The new VR-1 is inferior, but still a decent option.