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Oct 18, 2022 | 02:54 AM

Yoji h 123

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Which engine oil would you choose for a drag car 10w40 or 20w50? What do I need to do to get high oil pressure and high oil volume? Even though I am going to install a high volume and high oil pressure oil pump.

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Oct 18, 2022 | 05:11 PM

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Engine oil depending upon bearing clearance, but I run driven GPI 5W 20

Oct 21, 2022 | 04:01 AM

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Brand will also depend on the fuel you're going to run as well. Some oils don't react well with certain fuels. Found out that Methanol and VR1 don't mix well. Possible cause for pitting on a crankshaft and delamination on main bearings.

I run 20-50w VR1

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Oct 23, 2022 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoji h 123

Why do you desire high pressure and high volume? Anything over 60lbs pressure is pretty much unnecessary, and takes power. Sure, its not 10hp, but every little bit adds up. I know guys with some damn fast cars that run no more than 15-20lbs at idle, and 50lbs at 7,000 rpm. High volume dumps a lot of oil onto the valves and into the valve covers, which also cost power when it drips down on the rotating assembly, and the crank and rods have to throw it off with centrifugal force. I run 0w-40 Mobil 1........

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