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Re: Engine modernization (oil)

To: ROCKNEY@rcksuni1.is.ge.com
Subject: Re: Engine modernization (oil)
From: jeh@world.std.com (jim hayes)
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 10:34:26 -0500
Castrol R was the best we could get in the 60s, for it's high temp 
performance. Gave us 2X bearing lifetime, but synth is 10-100X better! 
However, if by "vintage experience" you mean the smell, I agree...
Jim

> 
> Simon and Jim,
>   If 90% of the improvements are in the oil, I'm in big trouble.  I've 
> gone to some trouble and expense to run Castrol-R.  Seems to me that 
> vintage oils are part of the vintage experience.  I have a stock motor, 
> running pretty low RPM's, however...
>   Big day for me today.. have an appointment with the doc for my racer 
> physical and EKG.. still preping for Moroso..

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