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I've read the threads on this topic, but still have one question. I have posted it in the engine-rebuilding section, but so far no answer. I'm posting it here, too, in hope that I'll get an answer. In advance, thanks for the help.
By the way, the oil I purchased yesterday (Valvoline Racing 10-50) is recommended by Raymond Gordon in one of the threads. I was unable to locate Brad Penn oil suggested by Paul Spruell.
It is a 2.0 engine rebuilt for my '88 Spider. As I mentioned, I couldn't obtain the Brad Penn oil in a timely manner, so yesterday purchased Valvoline 20-50 Racing Oil. The guy at the NAPA store who waited on me told me he worked for a race-car engine builder and said that is the oil they used.
He also urged me to buy Lucas Engine Break-In Additive (it's in a 16 oz bottle) and include it in the mix. I also have on hand a 4 oz. bottle of ZddPlus -- a ZDDP additive.
Question: Should I add either (or both) of these to the Valvoline oil during the initial break-in period?
I plan to go the aggressive route on the break-in. The rings are Hastings.
By the way, the oil I purchased yesterday (Valvoline Racing 10-50) is recommended by Raymond Gordon in one of the threads. I was unable to locate Brad Penn oil suggested by Paul Spruell.
It is a 2.0 engine rebuilt for my '88 Spider. As I mentioned, I couldn't obtain the Brad Penn oil in a timely manner, so yesterday purchased Valvoline 20-50 Racing Oil. The guy at the NAPA store who waited on me told me he worked for a race-car engine builder and said that is the oil they used.
He also urged me to buy Lucas Engine Break-In Additive (it's in a 16 oz bottle) and include it in the mix. I also have on hand a 4 oz. bottle of ZddPlus -- a ZDDP additive.
Question: Should I add either (or both) of these to the Valvoline oil during the initial break-in period?
I plan to go the aggressive route on the break-in. The rings are Hastings.