Oil Type for 426 Hemi

[Gilach]

i did a search, but did not really find anything definitive on this subject. I have a stock 426 Hemi with less than 2000 miles on a rebuild and wondering what flavor oil i should use. Thanks in advance.

 

[Gilach]

Also, i forgot to ask, any suggestions where i might purchase an air filter for the chrome dome at a reasonable price i've seen them for about $100, but i'm wondering it there's another filter that might fit, ie filter for another car. hope that makes sense.

 

[moparnation74]

Brad Penn oil.....

 

[4mulas]

Joe Gibbs racing oil

 

[69Bee]

Joe Gibbs Driven HR1 15W50 oil.

 

[73HEMI_RR_GTX]

Valvoline VR1 40w racing oil is what I run in my 1968 426 Hemi.
It contains the zinc needed to save the cam. I buy it at my local performance
shop

 

[moparnation74]

Valvoline VR1 40w racing oil is what I run in my 1968 426 Hemi.
It contains the zinc needed to save the cam. I buy it at my local performance
shop

Vr1 is good oil as well...Thats my second choice....

 

[Gilach]

thanks folks, that's helpful.

 

[Lionized]

Also, i forgot to ask, any suggestions where i might purchase an air filter for the chrome dome at a reasonable price i've seen them for about $100, but i'm wondering it there's another filter that might fit, ie filter for another car. hope that makes sense.

Bite the bullet and buy a K&N. You'll have it for life.
As for oil I use Royal Purple.

 

[64BEL]

I'm running Valvoline ZR1 20w50

 

[funknut]

I use Lucas Oil Hot Rod 20w50.

https://lucasoil.com/products/hot-rod-high-performance/hot-rod-classic-car-20w-50-motor-oil

 

[Dibbons]

Race oil is non-detergent, at least it was for the 20W-40 Penzoil I used back in the '70s. Less foaming = better lubrication, but for a street machine might want to use a detergent oil.

 

[Bigal75]

I have a new k&n air filter for one of those. Might be willing to part with it for 50 bux

 

[lewtot184]

15-40 rotella

 

[Hemirunner]

I'm running Valvoline VR1 20w50

Me too

 

[Dibbons]

Does anyone know is VR1 is detergent or non-detergent?

 

[73HEMI_RR_GTX]

Does anyone know is VR1 is detergent or non-detergent?

VR1 is considered a low-detergent oil and which should be changed every 3,000 miles.

 

[6PKRTSE]

VR1 is considered a low-detergent oil and which should be changed every 3,000 miles.

I used 15-40 Rotella to break in my 528" Hemi & run on Dyno. Now run Brad Penn 10W40 Racing Oil.