Rookie 3.0 rebuild

[911 tweaks]

...DT50 is syn 15/50 oil...if u choose to use conventional oil use HR-1 which is their hot rod conventional 15/50 weight oil...just an fyi from an inside source i know...they have seen a Joe Gibbs race engine AFTER some very long NASCAR race...i think it was the Daytona 500 but dont hold me to that and the engine finished the race and when torn down after the race it spec'd out to less than 5% wear from new spec when the engine was assembled...do as u wish but this info along with other info convenienced me to change orvr to this oil a while ago...either will be fine but syn is better vs conventional oil...jmho...

[dzlndan]

Originally Posted by 911 tweaks

YES...especially simce u have run the break in which I would of used the Joe Gibbs Break in Oil but too late for that now...so going fwd use joe gibbs driven driven 15/50 = their DT50 as it has the hi zinc level...I use ONLY JB oils for ALL of my clients and my cars...period... not a spokesperson but NO other oil has this correct additive pkg on the market...recommended by LN Engr & jake rabey & others...hope your rebuild is what u hoped for...bob )))

I too love the JB additives. Have been using for a while, great stuff! But the DT50? 12 bucks a quart, ouch??

[911 tweaks]

i realize & u r correct...i justify it as my clients do in that it is only a few dollars more than either mobil 1 or brad penn which i do not use any longer as they changed their additive pkg = way less zinc, or motul oil...as with everything in life, it is what it is...AND, i do not want for any of my clients cars or mine to have a pre me cam wear out and the collateral damage associated with that and the overall best protection for any engine...

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

What a great thread. Good job on the build!

[Trackrash]

Originally Posted by 911 tweaks

...DT50 is syn 15/50 oil...if u choose to use conventional oil use HR-1 which is their hot rod conventional 15/50 weight oil...just an fyi from an inside source i know...they have seen a Joe Gibbs race engine AFTER some very long NASCAR race...i think it was the Daytona 500 but dont hold me to that and the engine finished the race and when torn down after the race it spec'd out to less than 5% wear from new spec when the engine was assembled...do as u wish but this info along with other info convenienced me to change orvr to this oil a while ago...either will be fine but syn is better vs conventional oil...jmho...

Good info. However I was under the impression that the Sprint Cup cars are now running roller cams.....

[911 tweaks]

could be gordon...= roller cams...
my oil suggestion info is also from many people at ln engr...

[Amstaff]

Guess I am going to have to investigate oils a bit more before filling her back up. Kind of delayed anyway since the stupid auto part s store sold me the wrong filter.

Dying to get her back on the road!

[911 tweaks]

i would if i were u tom...
my feeling is that lubrication = oil used, is the single and #1 most important item when it comes to properly using an internal combustion engine...
many, many personal beliefs about oils, affordability, ect are attached to this subjuect...
if u want to research the subject, there was a thread on this subject...all in all, look at the data on how well the oil performed...
so u can narrow down the data, i suggest to keep your research related to porsche engines...
in so doing the research, u will come to find out that the "additive pkg" + the base oil type is what oil is all about and the data on each oil...porsche need hi zinc levels & other characteristics for the air cooled engines...blah blah blah...= Joe Gibbs Driven oils r the best available today...w/o a doubt...a bit pricey but they do the job...
good luck...

[Amstaff]

Ok, broke down and bought the Joe Gibbs Racing 15/50 conventional oil. It is a high zinc formula so it is really the best thing for a new engine. I didn't go with the synthetic but will change over once the engine is fully broken in.

[911 tweaks]

great decision...your engine will thank you...
i even notice cars using this oil that when the valves are properly adjusted, they stay quieter longer... AND u have the piece of mind that u r doing/using the correct oil...
another step closer to getting her back on the road...)) bob

[Amstaff]

The oil isn't cheap but neither was the rebuild.

[911 tweaks]

it is what it is..
i guess if u dont like the oil u can always change to a different oil afterwards...
dont know how well u know air cooled 911's, but u will see a difference if u have some experience with these type of engines...

[Amstaff]

I have very little experience with air cooled engines. I have a lot of experience with Cars having rebuilt too many small and big block GM engines to count.

I am learning a lot about air cooled engines and have a new appreciation for them after this rebuild.

Still a lot to learn and appreciate everyone that has chimed in with advise. I haven't always followed everyone's advise as I feel like everyone should do their homework and make decisions for themselves.

[911 tweaks]

totally agree with what u just said = every one should do there own due diligence/homework...
u r doing great here...
carry on...))

[Amstaff]

Thanks Tweaks

Oil is ordered and should be delivered either at the end of this week or early next week. In the meantime I just made it to PGA Village in Port St. Lucie for a weekend of Golf and relaxation.��

[Amstaff]

Well, my oil came in Saturday.

Wouldn't you know it, Amazon sent me 5w-30 oil!

Dammit!

[911 tweaks]

bummer on receiving the wrong oil...our host sells the joe gibbs oil also if u need a source...

[Amstaff]

I found it on Amazon for $8.91 per quart so I went there. New oil is on it's way so maybe I can go for a ride this weekend to break the rings in.

[Amstaff]

Oil is here!

Look for update tonight!

[Amstaff]

Got it all oiled up, pushed it out of the garage and prepared for a ride. Hopped in and no clutch or gas pedal. Guess I need to do just a tad more adjustment before I can drive it.

See you again Sunday!