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  1. 04-12-2010 05:54 PM #1
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    Zinc additive help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     



    I just found out I had a lifter that has been dished out due to excessive wear, I spoke to a couple guys and shops they indicated its due to lack of Zinc in the oils off the shelf. I have done some research and am having a hard time figureing which additive to use, Any suggestions. This is in a weekend driver nothing hot just a weekend hot rod, dont race it or hammer it, just a cruiser. Already dropped another fresh engine, just dont know what additive.
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  3. 04-12-2010 06:07 PM #2
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    Royal Purple engine oils contain zinc and caster syntec for classic cars has zinc also. hope this helps
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    Hi Streetrod,
    There are many oils that are available ready to pour into your engine that are formulated for high performance and include ZDDP. I stock & sell Brad Penn oil and Joe Gibbs that are made for flat tappets.....
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    I was speaking to Ron Iskenderian on the phone (Isky Cams) and he recommended both of Mike Forte's oil brands. Said stay away from Royal Purple! He recd the Brad Penn oil first. Hope that helps
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    I buy ZDDP direct and add to my oil.www.zddppluscentral.com
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    Been using this for nearly 2 years now on a rebuilt motor (flat tappet) with good success....
    http://www.sfrcorp.com/product/sfr-1...-oil-fortifier
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    Valvoline 20-50 Racing oil has ZDDP in it to protect flat tappet cams. You have to look sometimes to find it but it comes in both conventional and synthetic formulations. I just started using it in my flathead.
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