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08-24-2004, 10:08 PM

andy669

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Quote:

Originally posted by 88fivepointoh
A racing motor requires a thicker oil...

Depends on the type of racing. In a drag racing engine, I want the thinnest oil possible that will still maintain 'the wedge'. I also want my oil as hot as I can get it.

Going through the traps at about 8000 rpm I have about 5 pounds of oil pressure.

Andy

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