The Ugly Duckling
July 16, 2023
THE AUTO BUILDER
Featured
GNRS 2026 Truck Showcase
Hot rodders used to scoff at the idea of trucks stealing the show. Not anymore. The 2026 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) proved that custom trucks aren’t just workhorses—they’re rolling showcases of power, design, and pure cool. From slammed classics to full-throttle modern bruisers, trucks dominated the floor, making it clear: the truck takeover is official.
FABULOUS FALCON
When Jim Anderson builds a car, he really builds it. Other than paint and a few of the more intense aspects of the interior, he takes on the task of reconstructing the entire car into what he thinks it should be. And when asked what he thinks a vintage car should be, he responds that it should be fast and handle well.
Lost & Found
There are many reasons why the icon cars have achieved the lofty status they now enjoy, but one of the more obvious reasons is the simple fact that they were finished. Their existence and subsequent high-level exposure have inspired many a young lad to undertake similar projects, and for every famous car built in the early years, probably two others were started in an attempt to either copy or outdo it, but they never saw the light of day.
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
