HP gains on thinner oil
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Originally Posted by gts500
dude the oil is just to lubricate the engine thats it
the only diffrence between synthic oils like 5-30w or 10-30 its the cold start,and the 5-30 will last more longer
the only diffrence between synthic oils like 5-30w or 10-30 its the cold start,and the 5-30 will last more longer
the first number only specifys thickness at cold temperatures. The second number is the thickness at operating temp. Theyre both 30 weight oils and therefore will perform similarly.
Now we all know that M1 runs on the thin side, and it may well produce a couple extra HP, but it will also smoke more, allow more blow-by, and will not protect your engine as well.
Now we all know that M1 runs on the thin side, and it may well produce a couple extra HP, but it will also smoke more, allow more blow-by, and will not protect your engine as well.
Originally Posted by tee-boy
Not too sure about that, dude. Pumping a thinner oil shouldn't rob as much hp. Any hp freed up should be delivered to the wheels. The question is: how much hp.
Still trying to make the car faster I see. Face it man, you cant drive 
Just get some practice or some better tires at least.If you're so convinced, why are you even asking?
Get to googling and learn what the numbers on the bottle mean. 
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Originally Posted by tee-boy
Not too sure about that, dude. Pumping a thinner oil shouldn't rob as much hp. Any hp freed up should be delivered to the wheels. The question is: how much hp.
i dont think oil will reduce any HP , if it so how much? 1 HP more or less??
if more i think your engine is runing on lemon jucie not GAS
just try to imagine how powerfull the engine stroke fire, i dont think there is a chance for the oil to hold up the pistons from flying up when you floor it(if you are using GAS ofcourse)
no offence just kidden
Thin oil will make more power. Before qualifying, Nextel Cup teams will use thinner engine oil for that extra HP advantage. Then swich back to thicker oil for the long 400-500 mile endurance race.
