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 Post subject: what engine oil
PostPosted:Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:32 pm 
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Car Details:'67 camaro coupe, 5.7 V8, Blue, left hand drive.
This car was built by GM in Antwerp, Belgium. I believe the cars came partly pre assembled from the US and were finished in Belgium.
It was originally white with a straight 6 (which i have stored in Belgium) but had a heavy duty V8 fitted when i bought it. This engine has since been replaced by a 350cui, 250 hp crate engine.
Location:North Yorkshire
hi,
Just finishing a full brake overhaul and gearbox rebuild and thought an engine oil change wouldnt go amiss.
I have a 350ci Goodwrench crate engine fitted. What is the recommended engine oil for this engine?

thanks,

Kurt


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 Post subject: Re: what engine oil
PostPosted:Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:24 pm 
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Car Details:1968 Camaro Racing Car "Butch"
1968 Camaro Convertible 327"Camilla"
1979 AMC CJ7 Jeep 360V8
1980 BMW E21 Alpina B6 2.8
1991 BMW E30 HartgeH26
1958 as yet unrevealed sportsracer with chevV8
Location:Isle of Man and Inverness
Kendall 20:50

Valvoline racing 20.50 is best

Miller equivalent is OK

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 Post subject: Re: what engine oil
PostPosted:Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:14 pm 
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Car Details:'79 Camaro, 350 V8
Location:South Bucks
Also have a a quick read of this regarding oil additive: http://www.classiccamaroclubuk.com/phpB ... hilit=zddp
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most oils nowadays have a very low content of zinc dithiophosphate (ZDDP). The zinc actually lubricated the cam & valvetrain on flat tappet cams. It's essential to have ZDDP in older flat tappet engines & especially so, when running in a new cam.

I use Valvoline Racing VR1 20W-50 motor oil. I always put a 12 fl oz bottle of Comp Cams engine break in additive into the 5 litres of oil, give it a really good shake & then use it in all subsequent oil top ups & oil changes, this way you're always keeping the engine fully protected.

here's a link

http://www.compcams.com/WhatsNew/NewsDe ... =833414428

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 Post subject: Re: what engine oil
PostPosted:Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:17 pm 
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Car Details:'79 Camaro, 350 V8
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p.s, any tips on brakes now that you've redone the system? I have sponge brake syndrome and need to do some about. I would love to do a full braer brake upgrade :) but just wondering if i can keep the existing setup and do something with oil / lines etc. It's the factory stuff in there, but don't really know what or how to do when it comes to brakes. :)

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 Post subject: Re: what engine oil
PostPosted:Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:31 pm 
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Car Details:'67 camaro coupe, 5.7 V8, Blue, left hand drive.
This car was built by GM in Antwerp, Belgium. I believe the cars came partly pre assembled from the US and were finished in Belgium.
It was originally white with a straight 6 (which i have stored in Belgium) but had a heavy duty V8 fitted when i bought it. This engine has since been replaced by a 350cui, 250 hp crate engine.
Location:North Yorkshire
to 78 camaro

i had a leak on the master cylinder dumping the brake fluid in the booster. The master cylinder was not correct for the car so i got a new, correct one. Also replaced the booster as i didnt want to have to strip her down again should the membrane decide to give up in a few months.
I already had some rear slave cylinders and flexi hoses on my shelf so they went in as well.
The original lines were steel and in need of replacement. I have a brake line flaring tool so i replaced all lines.
I also replaced the valve/regulator which lives underneath the master cylinder as the "seats" for the flares were damaged due to overtightened lines.
The only thing i didnt touch were the front calipers. My '67 is fitted with the original 4 piston calipers and i was told they can be a bit of a nightmare to rebuild. I bought the rebuild kit anyway so i have all the bits handy should they go wrong but i thought it was better not to repair what wasnt broken.
Everything is bled and seems to be working ok. No leaks. Just waiting till the weekend to change the engine oil so i can get her running and out for a test drive.
That should also reveal if i made a good job of the gearbox rebuild... fingers crossed.
Just PM me if you want more information on the bits i used.


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 Post subject: Re: what engine oil
PostPosted:Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:22 pm 
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Car Details:1968 Camaro Racing Car "Butch"
1968 Camaro Convertible 327"Camilla"
1979 AMC CJ7 Jeep 360V8
1980 BMW E21 Alpina B6 2.8
1991 BMW E30 HartgeH26
1958 as yet unrevealed sportsracer with chevV8
Location:Isle of Man and Inverness
my tip would be to change the complete brake fluid and replace with a decent Dot4

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