What oil to run in Blown Alky motor

Trying to figure out what oil to start using, and wanted to get the opinion of you guys. Last motor (before refresh) I was running Pennzoil 40wt my new engine guy put in some Valvoline 20/50 for the first outing, and is looking into to some Joe Gibbs synth 20/50. I don't want to spend a ton on oil if I"m going to change it every race, what do you guys do.

 

Brad Penn.....very good stuff and reasonably priced. 50 wt when its cold, 70 when its really hot. some go 1/2 each to end up with 60 wt. it doesn't contaminate as quickly as other oils also......just my 2 cents

 

With as often as you need to change oil on a blown motor it doesnt seem to economical to run any synthetic.
We run Maxima 70 weight. But your bearing clearences and how the motor was set up come into play as far as what you should be running.

 

brad penn!

 

Brad penn is the choice of many but not avalible in my aera so we use valvoline nitro 70 we change every race and it works well

 

I have run Valvoline VR60 for years in mostly wet sump nitrous motors and have had very good luck with it. Recently switched to blown alky also with wet sump and it seems up to the task as well. Bearings still look new.

 

We've used ULX-110 for years. PM me for details.

 

Just as a side note for all you guys feeling bad about oil changes,

I was on a N/A engine building board the other day and the trick synthetics in 0-5w give them about 9 extra hp, the big problem is that the oil (additive package) only lasts 3-4 runs then they have to change it and its $ 15.00 a quart

Thank god for blowers and Brad Penn

R/G

 

Anyone running Lucas oil ? if so any good ?

 

lucas is what we run

we realy like it but boy is that 70 wt like peanut butterit clings very well and it takes 30 min to wash the oil pan we have ran in the 3s with it never had a bearing prob

 

Ok Will, tell me more about how to cook off the alcohol. I like running synthetics and I need to learn this trick!

Jeff

 

tec 1.. 10w30 wal-mart...ok for real Brad Penn and valvoline 50 or 60 w.

 

put it in a steel pan, sit in on the bbq ( i use the lpg gas burner) , and softly ( gentle heat ) warm the oil..
the methanol with boil and evaporate off, once all the methanol is gone, the oil will no boil / foam up in pan...

do it in open area, NOT inside

then pour back into engine or container

 

I run Valvoline VR1 50 weight in my blown alky small block. After the weekend is over, i drain the oil into a 16 quart pot. I simmer on a low fire, keeping the oil at 180-200*, for about 20 minutes. This is outside the shop, on a camping stove actually, you will want VERY good air circulation.You can watch the oil change colors as the alky/water leaves. Afterwards, i run it thru a restaurant sized coffee filter, and right back into the sump. Clean, warm, and no alky.

 

I put my oil in a 5 gallon bucket with a screen over it and use a small fan to evaporate the fuel.I stir it up every so often to make sure all of the fuel stays at the top for evaporation. It works great but does take longer than heating.

 

Will this work for oil contaminated with nitro?

Andrew.

 

Amsoil 60 wt.I will try the cooking deal.I throw it away after every weekend and that gets expensive.Bearings always look good.I replaced my C&A rods after 75 laps and left the main bearings in there they looked so good.A good used bearing is better than a bad new bearing.HaaHaa

 

Brad penn oil 70 wt, im a dealer on here and will mmake you a great deal on quanity. If i can help please call 314 568-2633 Jerry Hunt

 

you cant go wrong with the 70wt brad penn and jerry is a great guy to deal with