FOX-BODY SPOTTER’S GUIDE
April 10, 2024
THE AUTO BUILDER
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BEYOND THE ENVELOPE
There’s no question that this ’68 Camaro pushes buttons, limits, and envelopes. This unique creation even pushes our understanding. It’s part nostalgia, part Blade Runner, brought together through a great deal of thought, creativity, and sheer talent.
Rad Win by Rad Rides
We knew this one was special the moment we first spotted it at the 2024 Grand National Roadster Show. Now it’s official—the 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish has crowned Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy as the best overall builder of the year with his jaw-dropping Fenderless ’36 Ford Roadster.
THE DEFINITION OF COOL
This was a time when car manufacturers improved on their cars with much better suspension systems, larger and more efficient V-8 engines, and all the stylish creature comforts new-car customers expected. Chevrolet evolved, too, using more modern technology and a performance parts supply that enabled Chevy enthusiasts to build upon the factory offerings. Chevrolet changed what was once a basic industry, and even though those were simpler times with no computers, cell phones or electronics to speak of, the suspensions were new—but still a long way from what is available now. However, tri-5 Chevys were fast and provided a blast without all those fancy gadgets found in luxury cars at the time—just give them a two-tone Chevy equipped with a V-8 and whitewall tires, and it was all good.
Spotlighter
Driven Racing Oil’s Break-In Oil Kit BR30 5W-30
Driven Racing Oil developed the original high zinc, petroleum and low detergent break-in oil over twenty years ago. Break in oil is a specialty oil that reduces wear and contaminates when breaking in a new high-performance engine. It provides controlled friction for your piston rings and incredible protection that helps your camshafts break in properly.
Author
The AutoBuilder Staff
The Pioneers of Break-In Oil
Driven Racing Oil developed their engine break-in oil to fix the flat tappet camshaft problems they were facing. Just changing to the BR Break-In Oil from off-the-shelf products, we virtually eliminated break-in failures.
The secret to solving the problem was as simple as tailoring the chemistry to meet the application. Driven’s engine shop started to put to the test a new custom oil blend that was specifically optimized for the break-in period. As a result, Driven Racing Oil birthed the first high zinc, petroleum and low-detergent break-in oil to the engine building industry.
Driven Racing Oil’s Break-In Oil Kit
1997 – 2006 GM Gen III LS Small Block 6 Quarts of BR30 5W-30
Part #20600K
When breaking-in a new engine, Driven Racing Oil takes the guesswork out for you. Driven Racing Oil offers specialized Break-In kits for several Chevrolet small block, big block, and LS applications. Driven’s Break-In kits have the high-performance oil and filter for your racing needs. Their special formulated oil is paired with the best names in filtration specific for your engine. The convenient one oil change box will save time and money with everything you’ll need in one kit.
Benefits:
- Takes out the guess work of which filter to pick
- Saves money and time with everything in one kit
- Does not require additional ZDDP additives
Features:
- One kit has everything you need for one complete oil change
- SAE 5W-30 viscosity for modern OEM rebuilds and hydraulic lifter engines
- Provides excellent ring sealing
- Good for full power pulls on the dyno, one night of racing or up to 400 miles on the street
NOTE: Driven Racing Oils are formulated for classic and racing applications only. This engine oil does NOT meet any current API or OEM Engine Oil Specifications. These oils are not intended for vehicles quipped with catalytic converters.
ARTICLE SOURCES
Manufacturer
Driven Racing Oil
3416 Democrat Rd.,
Memphis, TN 38118
866-611-1820
info@drivenracingoil.com
