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Inferno719 · 01-18-2016, 08:16 AM

What is recommend to use for motor oil after a Cam swap?

Trob85 · 01-18-2016, 08:50 AM

I would recommend Gibbs br30 for about 500 miles as a precaution.

vroomapunk · 01-18-2016, 08:53 AM

I used a cheap oil from O'Reillys for about 10-15 minutes (get up to temps) right after cam swap, and then drained it, and put on a new filter and whatever oil you want to use from then on.

I run Amsoil Z-Rod

DiGiam · 01-18-2016, 09:12 AM

You get a million answers but as long as it has higher zinc content, it should be fine. Im going to run Gibbs LS30 but again, thats just my preference

Camaro Dude · 01-18-2016, 12:08 PM

Call up your Cam manufacturer and ask, as I have done.

You may be surprised at the answer(or not).

Report back. :cigarette:

Bo White · 01-18-2016, 01:22 PM

I use the same oil as before the cam swap

JDP Sales · 01-18-2016, 01:32 PM

We use Driven Racing BR30 for break-in. 500 miles then it comes out and we run LS30. Hope that's helpful.

All the best,

Jared Royce
888.308.6007

supergt99 · 01-18-2016, 03:13 PM

Roller cam. I use just the regular oil. If it were flat tappet cam then I would be concerned.

rberns · 01-18-2016, 03:39 PM

I runLS30

TRAVIS@SDPC · 01-18-2016, 03:52 PM

Another vote on Driven BR30 oil on break-in. That is what we send with our shortblocks and engines.

Eric14SS · 01-18-2016, 09:08 PM

I use the same oil I always used. The only thing different I did was changed the oil a couple hundred miles after the cam swap.

762ch · 01-18-2016, 10:57 PM

Joe Gibbs LS30, don't use Mobil 1. If you aren't running cats, you are able to use heavier additive packages in your oil and they won't clog the cats.

Soybeanrice · 01-18-2016, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

I use the same oil as before the cam swap

All day

Bodywerks · 01-19-2016, 03:46 AM

I completely agree that break in oil is not needed after a cam swap, but it's cheaper and IMO it's a good idea to change the oil after the dyno runs at the latest. So why waste $10/qt for ls30 that would get dumped at 100 miles or so when you could get BR30 for about half the price?
Your go-to oil after that should be something better than Mobil 1. I chose LS30...

01-18-2016, 08:16 AM	#1
Inferno719 Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ft Wayne, Indiana Posts: 16	Cam swap Oil What is recommend to use for motor oil after a Cam swap?

01-18-2016, 08:50 AM	#2
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	I would recommend Gibbs br30 for about 500 miles as a precaution. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

01-18-2016, 08:53 AM	#3
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	I used a cheap oil from O'Reillys for about 10-15 minutes (get up to temps) right after cam swap, and then drained it, and put on a new filter and whatever oil you want to use from then on. I run Amsoil Z-Rod __________________

01-18-2016, 09:12 AM	#4
DiGiam Drives: 2016 NFG SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Valdosta Posts: 405	You get a million answers but as long as it has higher zinc content, it should be fine. Im going to run Gibbs LS30 but again, thats just my preference __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8. Pray ported intake manifold, Rotofab dry cai, kooks 2" catted longtubes, E85,

01-18-2016, 03:39 PM	#9
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I runLS30 __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-18-2016, 12:08 PM	#5
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Call up your Cam manufacturer and ask, as I have done. You may be surprised at the answer(or not). Report back. :cigarette:

01-18-2016, 01:22 PM	#6
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I use the same oil as before the cam swap

01-18-2016, 01:32 PM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	We use Driven Racing BR30 for break-in. 500 miles then it comes out and we run LS30. Hope that's helpful. All the best, Jared Royce 888.308.6007

01-18-2016, 03:13 PM	#8
supergt99 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: earth Posts: 288	Roller cam. I use just the regular oil. If it were flat tappet cam then I would be concerned.

01-18-2016, 03:52 PM	#10
TRAVIS@SDPC Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: TX Posts: 52	Another vote on Driven BR30 oil on break-in. That is what we send with our shortblocks and engines.

01-18-2016, 09:08 PM	#11
Eric14SS Drives: 14 2SS RS and 16 Silverado LTZ Z71 Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 68	I use the same oil I always used. The only thing different I did was changed the oil a couple hundred miles after the cam swap.

01-18-2016, 10:57 PM	#12
762ch Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento Posts: 341	Joe Gibbs LS30, don't use Mobil 1. If you aren't running cats, you are able to use heavier additive packages in your oil and they won't clog the cats.

01-19-2016, 03:46 AM	#14
Bodywerks Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 866	I completely agree that break in oil is not needed after a cam swap, but it's cheaper and IMO it's a good idea to change the oil after the dyno runs at the latest. So why waste $10/qt for ls30 that would get dumped at 100 miles or so when you could get BR30 for about half the price? Your go-to oil after that should be something better than Mobil 1. I chose LS30... __________________ 2015 SS/RS/1LE HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.