Oil for 327

[Michael K.]

What motor oil(s) do you have most overall confidence in that contain zinc and other components designed for c-2 engines. I have been using Brad Penn but am concerned it is a partial synthetic. I don't want to add an additive to the oil. Thanks! Michael Kalogridis

[David K.]

Re: Oil for 327

I'm running Rotella 15-40 non synthetic in my 65' 365hp car with no problems.

[Mike M.]

Re: Oil for 327

i too use rotella. get it in gallon jugs at local tractor supply when its on sale, leaving more change for the beast.inthe past, esso had a high zinc oil for diesel engines that i always used till its availability went down the tubes. mike

[Michael J.]

Re: Oil for 327

Those are good oils, I have also been using Valvoline Racing VR1 20W-50, it also has high ZDDP content and is about $5/quart.

[George W.]

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I, also, use Valvoline Racing VR1 20-50 in my '65 396 Big Block and '61 283 315 hp fuelie.
I have use it for years and it is easy to get and works well. Try it you will like it.

[Ed S.]

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Michael,
That question has been asked by many before you and there has been a great deal said (written) on this subject - and much of it is in forum archives - a lot of good stuff. Allow me to save you some research time - I am attaching two pdf files that should answer all your questions. One article is written by Duke Williams (great article) , the other is a Motor Oil grading guide that will enhance your understanding of oil in general.

By the way - filters - also discussed a in great length in previous threads; I think you will find that the consensus of members that have been around for a long time advise against using AC 141 reproduction filters. Instead they recommend using a WIX brand filter, # 51143, same filter available from NAPA, their # is 114. Among other things the "cans" on these filters is metal instead of paper like the AC repros.

[Bob W.]

Re: Oil for 327

Ed I agree the WIX filter seems to be a better quality filter. I never used a NAPA filter so I cant say.

Bob

[Russ S.]

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Remember when using older threads that things keep changing now days. I have been told that diesel oils which up until recently have the needed ZDDP, but that it is being fazed out of this oil also. I have not researched this so I don't know if it is so or not. My intent here is only to say keep up on these oils when ever you buy more.

[Ed S.]

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Ed I agree the WIX filter seems to be a better quality filter. I never used a NAPA filter so I cant say.

Bob

As I understand, the NAPA "is" the WIX filter, with a NAPA pn. Notice the PN contains the same # 114. When I purchased one at a NAPA store I asked the sales clerk and he stated that their parts book indicated that the manufacturer was WIX.

[Joe R.]

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Remember when using older threads that things keep changing now days. I have been told that diesel oils which up until recently have the needed ZDDP, but that it is being fazed out of this oil also. I have not researched this so I don't know if it is so or not. My intent here is only to say keep up on these oils when ever you buy more.

Russ,

I think that may be a myth that has already been debunked. As long as the bottle says API CJ-4 or CI-4, everything is cool from a ZDDP standpoint. But you are right, it pays to stay up on things in case something changes!

Joe

[Duke W.]

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Remember when using older threads that things keep changing now days. I have been told that diesel oils which up until recently have the needed ZDDP, but that it is being fazed out of this oil also. I have not researched this so I don't know if it is so or not. My intent here is only to say keep up on these oils when ever you buy more.

Who told you that?

Duke

[Gene M.]

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Brad Penn has an oil designed for older engines that have flat tappet cams.

Also STP is a high zinc content as an additive for oils without it. I've always use it with Penzoil 10W30.

[Larry M.]

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As I understand, the NAPA "is" the WIX filter, with a NAPA pn. Notice the PN contains the same # 114. When I purchased one at a NAPA store I asked the sales clerk and he stated that their parts book indicated that the manufacturer was WIX.

NAPA Gold #1143. Made by WIX in the USA. Very high quality..................better than most (or all) others on the market. I know Duke likes Baldwin filters, and I am sure they are also very high quality. I don't have their part number handy, but it should be easy to find.

Larry

[Ed S.]

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NAPA Gold #1143. Made by WIX in the USA. Very high quality..................better than most (or all) others on the market. I know Duke likes Baldwin filters, and I am sure they are also very high quality. I don't have their part number handy, but it should be easy to find.

Larry

I derived this Baldwin filter # from a previous thread. You can use either aBaldwin P18 or P18HD. I could not find Baldwin filters in my area, went with NAPA (aka) WIX.

And while we are on the subject of filters - Air Filters; Paper filter for a 64 L76 is the WIX 42070. NAPA # for the exact same filter is 2070, about $9.00 but.... if it is not stocked in your local NAPA store (and probably isn't) then they will charge you a shipping fee from the warehouse - another $8 or $9.

[Michael K.]

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Thank you all so very much for taking the time to post information. I really appreciate it.
Michael Kalogridis

I derived this Baldwin filter # from a previous thread. You can use either aBaldwin P18 or P18HD. I could not find Baldwin filters in my area, went with NAPA (aka) WIX.

And while we are on the subject of filters - Air Filters; Paper filter for a 64 L76 is the WIX 42070. NAPA # for the exact same filter is 2070, about $9.00 but.... if it is not stocked in your local NAPA store (and probably isn't) then they will charge you a shipping fee from the warehouse - another $8 or $9.