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JDP Sales · 02-03-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Order it from JDP. Great bunch.

thanks for the support!

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Originally Posted by Avalnch

Tyler, what oil do you run in your car? Would the LS30 oil be good for a mixed use car that sees track, autocross and short daily drives? Does the LS30 oil have a descent detergent level?

Thanks,
Tom.

That's exactly how I use my car. I used to use Mobil 1, but just switched to the Joe Gibbs.

JG has low levels of detergents because detergents fight against the zinc. What I will be doing is changing the filter every 2500 miles and the oil at every 5000.

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Originally Posted by 10aSSee D

How much is it for 8 quarts?

PM heading your way. We can cut a break to forum members.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

10aSSee D · 02-03-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

thanks for the support!

That's exactly how I use my car. I used to use Mobil 1, but just switched to the Joe Gibbs.

JG has low levels of detergents because detergents fight against the zinc. What I will be doing is changing the filter every 2500 miles and the oil at every 5000.

PM heading your way. We can cut a break to forum members.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Cool, I will be waiting.

B-_-RAD · 02-05-2014, 04:10 PM

Just wanted t bump this up for anyone who may be interested in the driven ls30 oil, I found a place local to me that charges less than $8.50 a quart so check your local dealers on the driven racing oil site.

Camaro Dude · 02-05-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by B-_-RAD

For those of you that have done a cam swap, what oil are you using, and why? I've heard many people say M1 is fine but I am thinking of switching over to vr1. For those who are using vr1 are you using the conventional (silver bottle) or synthetic (black bottle)?

What this thread really needs, at the very least, are a couple of oil analysis reports to compare with.

Then the real debate can begin.

B-_-RAD · 02-05-2014, 11:21 PM

Bob the oil guy did the testing you're looking for. Whether his testing is proper or not I dont know. Im going to run the ls30 and then send it out for analysis to see if its working. $8 a qt isnt much more than conventional vr1 though so its worth a shot imo

Threlkeld's SS · 02-07-2014, 08:58 PM

I just ordered 12 quarts from ex performance for less than 115 shipped.

Threlkeld's SS · 02-07-2014, 09:28 PM

I'm sorry excessive performance

denooo11 · 04-15-2014, 05:46 PM

I would like to keep my oil temp at 200. who has the know-how to do this?? and if you know how to do it, you are #1. Please let me know --- denooo11. Thank you......

TheBandit18 · 04-15-2014, 08:02 PM

What do you guys think about penzoil platinum 5w-30? I have been using that no problem for close to 2000 miles after cam swap.

axis · 04-15-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by denooo11

I would like to keep my oil temp at 200. who has the know-how to do this?? and if you know how to do it, you are #1. Please let me know --- denooo11. Thank you......

There's only one way to cool your oil. That would be a external oil cooler. Many shops well them.

axis · 04-15-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBandit18

What do you guys think about penzoil platinum 5w-30? I have been using that no problem for close to 2000 miles after cam swap.

PP is as good or better than many of the other synthetics.

thompstl1 · 04-19-2014, 08:06 AM

This guide to Mobil 1 oil products helps with zinc content and other properties of the Mobil 1 lineup. Hope this helps!

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf

revs2ninegrand · 04-19-2014, 08:18 AM

I'm an Amsoil dealer so I run Z-rod in my cammed car. Of course with the Amsoil oil filter that only needs to be replaced every other oil change!

Gen5SS2010 · 04-19-2014, 08:24 AM

I switched to driven ls30. My motor is cammed. This was done since I broke a valve spring with regular synthetic. Not sure it was the cause, but the springs only had 6k on them. New cam, new double springs, and break in additives for first 300 miles. I then switched.

Statistics on the ls30 seemed better than RP unless you look at the HPS version. Cost is always a factor, but a little searching found ls30 around $9.90/qt.
All good synthetics are going to be in this range if not more. The key is the zinc and phosphorous coating the valve train.

My 2 cents and I am no expert just what I have read around the forums.

04-19-2014, 08:06 AM	#82
thompstl1 Drives: 2017 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Anderson, Tx. Posts: 373 View My Garage	This guide to Mobil 1 oil products helps with zinc content and other properties of the Mobil 1 lineup. Hope this helps! http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf __________________ Clear Bra, Tint, Splash Guards, Ceramic Coating, Painted Spoiler and Rear Views

02-05-2014, 04:10 PM	#73
B-_-RAD Banned Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ... Posts: 398	Just wanted t bump this up for anyone who may be interested in the driven ls30 oil, I found a place local to me that charges less than $8.50 a quart so check your local dealers on the driven racing oil site.

02-05-2014, 11:21 PM	#75
B-_-RAD Banned Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: ... Posts: 398	Bob the oil guy did the testing you're looking for. Whether his testing is proper or not I dont know. Im going to run the ls30 and then send it out for analysis to see if its working. $8 a qt isnt much more than conventional vr1 though so its worth a shot imo

02-07-2014, 08:58 PM	#76
Threlkeld's SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: ft lewis,wa Posts: 284	I just ordered 12 quarts from ex performance for less than 115 shipped.

02-07-2014, 09:28 PM	#77
Threlkeld's SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: ft lewis,wa Posts: 284	I'm sorry excessive performance

04-15-2014, 05:46 PM	#78
denooo11 Dean Voss Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brick NJ Posts: 88 View My Garage	I would like to keep my oil temp at 200. who has the know-how to do this?? and if you know how to do it, you are #1. Please let me know --- denooo11. Thank you......

04-15-2014, 08:02 PM	#79
TheBandit18 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 989	What do you guys think about penzoil platinum 5w-30? I have been using that no problem for close to 2000 miles after cam swap.

04-19-2014, 08:18 AM	#83
revs2ninegrand Drives: Ram, Jeep, Ducati Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 213	I'm an Amsoil dealer so I run Z-rod in my cammed car. Of course with the Amsoil oil filter that only needs to be replaced every other oil change!

04-19-2014, 08:24 AM	#84
Gen5SS2010 Drives: 13 SVT Raptor/07 Yukon/2010 SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central, AR Posts: 68	I switched to driven ls30. My motor is cammed. This was done since I broke a valve spring with regular synthetic. Not sure it was the cause, but the springs only had 6k on them. New cam, new double springs, and break in additives for first 300 miles. I then switched. Statistics on the ls30 seemed better than RP unless you look at the HPS version. Cost is always a factor, but a little searching found ls30 around $9.90/qt. All good synthetics are going to be in this range if not more. The key is the zinc and phosphorous coating the valve train. My 2 cents and I am no expert just what I have read around the forums.