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Witness the evolution of a 1947 Dodge pickup from its days as a humble farm truck to a head-turning street rod. Delve into the meticulous customization, from the Ford 351 Windsor engine to the Air Ride suspension and red leather interior, that elevates this Dodge to a league of its own.
Product Spotlight: Artec Industries APEX Axle Truss – Strengthen Your Jeep’s Foundation
If you’re wheeling a Jeep Wrangler JL, you know the factory axles are decent for the daily grind—but get rowdy with bigger tires or gnarly trails, and they’ll cry uncle faster than you can say “diff fluid leak.” Enter the Artec Industries APEX Truss, a killer upgrade for your front and rear axles that doesn’t just add strength—it revolutionizes the game.
The Paws That Refreshes
Becky Walker, a housewife and career woman from Jarrell, Texas, has two hobbies: raising Great Pyrenees show dogs and her purple prism 53 Chevrolet show truck, appropriately named 53 PAW. About six years ago, my husband, Billy, dragged this raggedy old 53 Chevrolet farm truck home and told me he was going to fix it up for me to drive. That was the beginning of a major project that lasted over two years. We worked every night, weekend and holiday on that truck. In fact, I distinctly remember spending one New Year’s Eve, back in 2004, helping Billy change out two sets of springs.
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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.
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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.
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Manufacturer
Driven Racing Oil
3416 Democrat Rd.,
Memphis, TN 38118
866-611-1820
info@drivenracingoil.com
