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ZDDP Additives for Flat Tappet cams
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<blockquote data-quote="Torch10th" data-source="post: 14805321" data-attributes="member: 15703"><p>As some may well know, flat tappet cams have both literally and figuratively been taking a beating in the past couple years. Between supplier shortages, cheap Chinese junk and reformulation of motor oils, it's about a one-two punch for this style of valvetrain.</p><p></p><p>My 1969 Firebird has a relatively fresh 455 in it that utilizes such a cam. Fortunately to date I haven't had any issues, but then the engine doesn't get run much either. I'll be plating and insuring the car next month and hope to put about 3000-5000 miles on it over the rest of the year. </p><p></p><p>With that being the case, I want to protect the flat tappets as much as possible. Do the oil experts here recommend trying to locate motor oils with higher zink and anti-wear content, or do you instead prefer a ZDDP additive?</p><p></p><p>What are the guru's selections here?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Torch10th, post: 14805321, member: 15703"] As some may well know, flat tappet cams have both literally and figuratively been taking a beating in the past couple years. Between supplier shortages, cheap Chinese junk and reformulation of motor oils, it's about a one-two punch for this style of valvetrain. My 1969 Firebird has a relatively fresh 455 in it that utilizes such a cam. Fortunately to date I haven't had any issues, but then the engine doesn't get run much either. I'll be plating and insuring the car next month and hope to put about 3000-5000 miles on it over the rest of the year. With that being the case, I want to protect the flat tappets as much as possible. Do the oil experts here recommend trying to locate motor oils with higher zink and anti-wear content, or do you instead prefer a ZDDP additive? What are the guru's selections here? [/QUOTE]
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