What oil does everyone use - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

pro068 · 17-07-2008, 08:38 PM

I'm in a bit of a delema. My engine builder wants me to use Joe Gibbs or Redline oil but the problem is it's around $25 a litre. And when I have a deep sump that holds 8 litres, it gets pretty expensive.
Just wondering what oils you guys use.
Would the American Penzoil do the job or what else would be recomended??
By the way it's a 500hp 383 chev, nothing special.

allports · 17-07-2008, 08:48 PM

Is is a roller cam? And how mad is the engine?

pro068 · 17-07-2008, 08:57 PM

Hydraulic roller, alloy heads, new GM block, no cam specs, still trying to get them off engine builder

disco_336 · 17-07-2008, 09:06 PM

im not sure what type of viscosity it is, but we use penrite, penrite engine oil gearbox oil and brake fluid

80837gts · 17-07-2008, 09:12 PM

yes penrite.

Smitty2 · 17-07-2008, 09:18 PM

Penrite in my race engine

Patrol V8 · 18-07-2008, 06:42 AM

Penrite HPR Gas for the Patrol.....

Gregaust · 18-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Penzoil street machine 20/50 or Hi-tec super high performance 20/50

Ugly Ash · 18-07-2008, 10:58 AM

what? can't you just reuse the old stuff?
just pour it in through a stocking

Ugly Ash · 18-07-2008, 11:00 AM

nah... and 500 horsepower 383 "nothing special"... don't sell yourself short pro, I would give lots to have the combo you have.

70rey · 18-07-2008, 03:09 PM

ah im using hpr10... good stuff.

i think it will depend how ur engine is built as to the viscisity your wanting.

you want oil up the top pritty quick so id say go around hpr10 (ish) i wouldn go a full synthetic oil for that car you prob want a mineral based oil.

ProVK · 18-07-2008, 04:47 PM

BP Corse Plus

Smitty2 · 18-07-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProVK

BP Corse Plus

...BP make/sell oil..???

banaro · 18-07-2008, 07:54 PM

Penrite HPR 40 is what I use in engines like that.

DannyW · 18-07-2008, 08:58 PM

I use semi sythetic 10-50w penrite

tho in my VW motor it will be getting redline for sure.

Wouldn't mind running it in the chev but I will have to seal the motor up better so the dollars arn't used on a drip tray

17-07-2008, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
pro068 Dodgy Auto Electrician Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the shed Ride: hq monaro & HG Wagon Posts: 943	What oil does everyone use I'm in a bit of a delema. My engine builder wants me to use Joe Gibbs or Redline oil but the problem is it's around $25 a litre. And when I have a deep sump that holds 8 litres, it gets pretty expensive. Just wondering what oils you guys use. Would the American Penzoil do the job or what else would be recomended?? By the way it's a 500hp 383 chev, nothing special.

17-07-2008, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
allports Engine scientist Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Ride: Dragster Posts: 3,202	Is is a roller cam? And how mad is the engine? __________________ If you plant a cucumber, you get a cucumber! Two things are infinate,the universe & human stupidity, and Im not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. Frank Zappa

17-07-2008, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
disco_336 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: perth Ride: vk commodore 12.55 @ 107mph Posts: 139	im not sure what type of viscosity it is, but we use penrite, penrite engine oil gearbox oil and brake fluid __________________ If ya want more inches "Stroke" it

18-07-2008, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ugly Ash Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: brisbane Ride: HQ monaro coupe and hq wagon (this week) Posts: 1,402	what? can't you just reuse the old stuff? just pour it in through a stocking __________________ *need some parts for a BBC:* *fuel pump (VERY important)* *some nice rocker covers* *also need a rachet shifter to suit (thinking about a pro stick or similar)*

18-07-2008, 11:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ugly Ash Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: brisbane Ride: HQ monaro coupe and hq wagon (this week) Posts: 1,402	nah... and 500 horsepower 383 "nothing special"... don't sell yourself short pro, I would give lots to have the combo you have. __________________ *need some parts for a BBC:* *fuel pump (VERY important)* *some nice rocker covers* *also need a rachet shifter to suit (thinking about a pro stick or similar)*

17-07-2008, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
pro068 Dodgy Auto Electrician Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the shed Ride: hq monaro & HG Wagon Posts: 943	Hydraulic roller, alloy heads, new GM block, no cam specs, still trying to get them off engine builder

17-07-2008, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
80837gts casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: toowoomba Ride: the thing in the picture Posts: 152	yes penrite.

17-07-2008, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smitty2 Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bayside Melbourne Ride: VX SS, VK race car, Zx12R Posts: 1,622	Penrite in my race engine

18-07-2008, 06:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Patrol V8 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mornington, Vic Ride: Nissan Patrol V8, VY Commodore Posts: 110	Penrite HPR Gas for the Patrol.....

18-07-2008, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gregaust casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Ride: Ford Posts: 38	Penzoil street machine 20/50 or Hi-tec super high performance 20/50

18-07-2008, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
70rey casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kallangur Ride: lj torana Posts: 143	ah im using hpr10... good stuff. i think it will depend how ur engine is built as to the viscisity your wanting. you want oil up the top pritty quick so id say go around hpr10 (ish) i wouldn go a full synthetic oil for that car you prob want a mineral based oil.

18-07-2008, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
ProVK casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Traralgon Ride: VK Calais, VZ Clubby, VS V8 Ute Posts: 232	BP Corse Plus

18-07-2008, 07:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
banaro Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queensland Ride: HT Holden Posts: 7	Penrite HPR 40 is what I use in engines like that.

18-07-2008, 08:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
DannyW Supercoach Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Geraldton Ride: 1980 WB Tonner Posts: 1,222	I use semi sythetic 10-50w penrite tho in my VW motor it will be getting redline for sure. Wouldn't mind running it in the chev but I will have to seal the motor up better so the dollars arn't used on a drip tray

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