Best oil for LSx 454

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

So I have had Mobil 1 5W30 in it so far. It’s a little noisy when cold (may be the nature of the engine) great once it’s warm, but i want to drop it and change it so was thinking of swapping oils. Some people have recommended Royal Purple, any other thoughts on the best oil to use and what grade?

[MichaelParticipant VY Calais 383ci GT42 turbo. View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 208]

Royal Purple or Penrite. Would be my two picks of brands.

I use Penrite 10w-50, technically because mine has re-honed bores and new pistons, it’s new like yours. Instead of comparing your new motor with something with over 100thou clicks.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Cheers for that, am I right (I am not Mr Oils ) that the 5 is the cold viscosity, and the 30 is hot? So if I used what you do as 10w50 it’s a little thicker when cold and a little thicker when hot? Is that how it works?

[Ron BurgundyParticipant SydneyVE SV6 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 29]

I used all oils under the sun over the last 15 yrs. I use and recommend Penrite HPR 5. My second choice is shell helix ultra

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[someguy360Participant SA94 VR Statesman V8 - 05 D22 Navara - 15 Ford Focus View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 18]

Maybe give ULX a call and see what they recommend in the ULX range being in SA.

Most of the really high performance race car and track car guys in SA either run Royal Purple or ULX oil.

 

I have run penrite HPR30 for years, I love it, mainly because I want something with high zinc for the flat tappet cam etc

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Great to have you on borad Ron, and using tapatalk

Might go look for some Penrite.

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[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

Yer was going to say HPR10 and am I right in saying changing oils can change emissions or just talking shit?

[Blown V2Participant MelbourneVX HSV XU6 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 4]

I’d sick with Mobil, factory fill on some of the best cars like AMGs and GT-Rs for a reason, or royal purple.

 

Look for a proper group 4 synthetic, easiest way to tell what’s real and what is a gr3 ‘synthetic fortified’ is by looking at the pour point in the oil spec. Aim for -45 to -50°.

 

I use Delvac1 ESP in the XU6 based on advice I was given by an oil tech.

http://www.mobil.com/Australia-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENCVLMOMobil_Delvac_1_ESP_5W-40.aspx

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Great info guys thank you more research needed

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

HPR 10 in my fresh ls1. Fundamentally same motor as yours.

 

No issues at all. ULX make very good oil ESP their E85 range.

[Ron BurgundyParticipant SydneyVE SV6 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 29]

The differences between good quality oils are negligible. Support Australian…

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[St3r3otyp3Participant WAVXII Clubsport R8 (PB,12.8@113MPH) VXII SS (PB 13.35 @104MPH) View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 4]

This link will turn a lot of ideas on oil upside down best read I have ever had about oil, well worth reading start to end.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

St3r3otyp3 wrote:

This link will turn a lot of ideas on oil upside down best read I have ever had about oil, well worth reading start to end.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/

Wow, a lot of information to process there. thanks for that.

[Blown V2Participant MelbourneVX HSV XU6 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 4]

Stick with your Mobil1

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Actually was just speaking to the tuner, his personal preference is Royal Purple or Redline. Can’t say I have ever used either. Given how good he has been to date, might try what he recommends.

[NickVRParticipant AdelaideVR V8 Exec, VR SS, VF Redline Reserve View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 264]

The ULX stuff is the best stuff for E85, doesn’t go milky like others do. My mate uses it in his drift car and when it gets moved in and out the workshop everyday it doesn’t go milky like others have.

I have seen redline gear oil used in a RB25 gearbox (light weight shockproof) and when pulled a part it stuck to everything inside it. It has even made them better shifting. So the redline gear is pretty good just pricey. Royal Purple is also good but never used it.

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[St3r3otyp3Participant WAVXII Clubsport R8 (PB,12.8@113MPH) VXII SS (PB 13.35 @104MPH) View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 4]

Dont know if its true but a Tuner I used in perth said royal purple was too slippery the rollers on the lifters would just slip over the lobe and not spin so watch that (if you have H/roller lifters).

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Thanks for the info guys, I reckon i will go with the Redline and will post up in my build thread how it goes.

[VKJZParticipant Brisbane1999 Rodeo View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 23]

I was reading expecting ‘vegetable’. New forum new leaf!

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