myTreadZz

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I've got a 383 stroker lt1 and since the new motor has gone in it has only been ran on regular oil. I thought synthetic would free up some more hp but I don't know how risky it would be to switch now. There is only 30 k on the new motor. What do you guys think?

6THZ28

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No probs. go synthetic!

myTreadZz

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I can't think of any reason why it would be a problem with a lower mileage motor, but I figure there is something that made the previous owner run regular oil rather than synthetic. I'll probably ask him, just wanted to hear a few opinions, Thanks

waldershrek

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Switch if you want. It won't hurt anything.

The Manalishi

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Here is an interesting link about this topic. A lot of myths dispelled and a lot of good info.


http://www.motor-oil-engineers.com/?hop=0

myTreadZz

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nice link, answers most common oil questions up front, thanks

The Manalishi

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No Problem. I saw it in another thread and thought it might help.

BadGTho

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to be honest, you won't hurt anything.

is it a good idea? maybe.

different oils have different additives and by switching you will experience some consumption.

normally what i recommend is to run a blend, then go to the full syn.

myTreadZz

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how many oil changes on blend before switching to full synthetic?

BadGTho

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one or at most 2 is usually sufficient.

it's normally adviseable to stick with either syn or conventional and within that, it's best to stick with one brand.

personally i like Mobil one. the last owner used redline. i will change the first batch of Mobil One out sooner than i normally would, then i'll stick with Mobil One from now on.