Amsoil introduces new Z-Rod high ZDDP oil line

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May 10, 2011, 07:01 AM

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I actually have the second one down, i bought a case from you. I havent installed the fp turbo yet, im still building the engine. I just wasnt sure which would be the best to run from here out. It is my DD so id like to be able to get a little longer intervals, if i remember right you said the dominator is not long intervals at all.

Right dominator you dont want to run longer than 3,000 miles regardless if the car races or not.

AMO 10W40 can go for 5,000 miles no issues, some guys take it to 7,500 miles andthey are happy, some of these cars have 500 ponnies

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May 10, 2011, 07:41 AM

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so what would you recommend for a 2.4 long rod 2.4 10.5:1 compression for breakin and for the life of the motor

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May 10, 2011, 08:04 AM

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So for a light modifed IX with HKS turbo you would recommend the Z-Rod 10w-30? What change interval would you adhere to if I don't daily drive it?

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May 10, 2011, 10:18 AM

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I have a built forged 2.0 with the ACL race bearings with .001 extra clearance bearings (in the rods anyway) and live in NJ where it gets hot in the summer. Now that I know about having these bearings I don't plan on having no less than 15w40 in her now but what would you recommend for a daily driver pushing 550ish hp with a fp black? The 20w50, 15w40, 15w50 all seem "adequate" weight wise but I'm not sure about the additive package and what one is made more for than the other? I also drive over 100 miles a day so it wont be sitting collecting condesation or anything
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May 10, 2011, 10:33 AM

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I am too lazy to look it up but what will be a price on this stuff per qt? I guess when I finally go through the other 12 qts of AMO 10w-40 I have sitting in the garage, Ill start using this...haha...

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May 10, 2011, 10:35 AM

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i run the 15w50 racing oil. how will the 20w50 compare or should i just stick with what i am using

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May 10, 2011, 01:57 PM

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I am definitely gonna run the 10w30 in mine on my next oil change.

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May 10, 2011, 04:32 PM

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so what would you recommend for a 2.4 long rod 2.4 10.5:1 compression for breakin and for the life of the motor

Summer time above 85f, i reccomend Z rod 20W50 or AMO 10W40

Racing Dominator 15W50 for breaking the motor in

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May 10, 2011, 04:34 PM

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So for a light modifed IX with HKS turbo you would recommend the Z-Rod 10w-30? What change interval would you adhere to if I don't daily drive it?

The oil can sit for a full year, or if ran 3,000 miles then changed whenever you hit the 3k

reccomend Z rod 10W30 for your application

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May 10, 2011, 04:37 PM

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Reccomend, Z Rod 20W50 or AMO 10W40, these both have high zinc and phos, and they still contain a good amount of detergent and dispersants to keep internals clean and oxidation free

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May 10, 2011, 04:38 PM

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you all will get a good pricing much lower than retail

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May 10, 2011, 04:41 PM

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i run the 15w50 racing oil. how will the 20w50 compare or should i just stick with what i am using

Dan the RD 15W50 has very small amounts of detergents and should not be let sitting or ran for long periods, matter fact its safe to drain any race oil soon 2-3 months or 3k,,, if you are dumping the oil fast then you dont care

the Z rod oils will have all the racing oils has plus all the detergents and dispersants for a car that drives on the road

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May 10, 2011, 04:42 PM

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i dont reccomend 20W50 for any stock clearance engine,

This oil will be very popular for Evo IX and X's running stock internals and FP or other turbos

Thats wut I'm thinking too