Fw: <VV> API and ZDDP & Brad Penn Oil

[Tony Underwood]

At 06:43 AM 3/26/2007, BBRT wrote:

>----- Original Message ----- From: "BBRT" <chsadek at comcast.net>
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>Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 10:21 PM
>Subject: Re: <VV> API and ZDDP & Brad Penn Oil
>
>
>Great article, Bob.  You didn't mention Brad Penn oils, made at the refinery
>on Kendal St. in Bradford? PA where they used to make the Kendal GT green
>oil.  This oil is advertised as having the old additives, has the additives
>and is sold for racing, specifically for flat tappet cam engines. And it is
>green!  They also have a semi-synthetic oil.
>
>Chuck S
>BBRT
>YS73




It's worth mentioning that the "green oil" that was Kendall GT-1 
racing oil did have lots of additives to protect high pressure 
bearing surfaces such as flat tappet camshafts running serious valve 
springs which were rough on lifters and cam lobes.

In fact, Crane Cams used to specifically mention Kendall GT-1 racing 
oil in their product's installation instructions as recommended for 
break-in of their cams.    I ran the Green Oil exclusively in my 
Plymouth musclecar for years and nothing ever went wrong with 
anything, and it was seriously flogged quite often.   Even with stiff 
springs and a LOT of street use, when I eventually changed out the 
cam for something a bit milder, the Crower Monarch cam and its 
lifters which came out of the engine showed almost no wear after 
years of running.    Neither did the rockers or pushrods, put 'em all 
back in and went on.   The inside of the engine stayed clean as well.

I would swear by the original formula Kendall GT-1 race oil, now 
being offered again under the Brad Penn brand name as Chuck 
mentioned.   I don't believe you're likely to find a much better oil 
for street performance use or racing, either way.    It's good 
stuff.    www.bradpennracing.com



tony..