Amsoil 20-50w ?
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Amsoil 20-50w ? would it help or harm a fairly built ls1 to run 20-50w? with 10-30, it sat around 40psi at idle and 60-65 psi when playing.
what are the benefits/downfalls?
what are the benefits/downfalls?
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There is no need to run such a thick oil, you're just robbing yourself of horsepower and possibly will end up with higher oil temps since the engine has to work harder to push through that thicker oil. I would not go any thicker than 10w40.
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why do all the higher hp cars run it? keep in mind, the ring gap will be .028 or greater for spray.
i can get the lighter stuff, just didn't know why people seem to push this weight
i can get the lighter stuff, just didn't know why people seem to push this weight
I run Amsoil 20w-50 in my racecar engine and have always had good luck with it. So in my LS1 I first tried Amsoil 10w-40, but had quite a bit of valvetrain noise. I did quite a bit of research on why I shouldn't use 20w-50, but figured i'd try it anyway. My next oil change I went with the Amsoil series 2000 20w-50 and it quieted it down a little after the engine warmed up as compared to the Amsoil 10w-40. The reason I don't have a problem with the 20w-50 Amsoil is, it's thinner than conventional 10w-40 (which is what some run in their engines) when the engine is cold. Supposedly, after the engine is warmed up the Amsoil won't lose a lot of its viscosity. Just my opinion, you know how that goes. I'm not an oil expert, but have used many different oils and have had varied results.
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talked to the boys at the shop. they said it was for loose tolerance race motors. the 20-50 holds to parts while going around corners so the parts don't get oil starved nearly as quick
