Vette in a ’Velle
September 20, 2022
THE AUTO BUILDER
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HOW TO BUILD A DEUCE HIGHBOY
With fenders or not, an early-’30s roadster is easy to build, and there are a great number of parts available for them.
ROLL WITH IT
The name Cusco is synonymous with high-end, well-made performance parts. Even though we don’t often see Cusco parts on U.S. soil, when someone has them, people seem to recognize the parts immediately. Cusco specializes in many specific aftermarket automotive parts, but this month we’re going to get a firsthand look at the ins and outs of installing a six-point Cusco cage into a Nissan 240SX.
BLUE OVAL IN A BOW TIE
Let’s face it, most of us are working within the confines of a set of unwritten, yet clearly defined, rules of hot rodding. Stance, engine choice and wheels are for the most part selected from a menu of items that come “pre-approved” by our peers. Sure these rules work most of the time, and they provide a degree of certain acceptance when you’re building a traditional pre-’49 hot rod. But all in all, it also makes us a group of conforming nonconformists. However, for some hot rodders (and they are in the minority) building hot rods is about pure ingenuity, a total lack of peer pressure and joy of mixing parts from various sources and making it all work.
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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
