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PremierPOWER 11-06-2007 01:14 PM

XR Drive Oil
 
We just got new XRs for our Formula 382. The place we got them from reccomended Redline heavy duty shock gear synthetic. Engines are 600hp which is right on the edge of what XRs can handle. What is the best gear lube to run? Have also heard that merc drive oil absorbs water, but isnt as good of a lube as some of the others. What have you guys found to be best?

Vinny P 11-06-2007 05:39 PM

I am running Royal Purple gear oil in my XR/Imco. 725 hp, So far, no oil related issues.

ROB FREEMAN 11-06-2007 05:54 PM


Originally Posted by checkmate454mag (Post 2329042)
I am running Royal Purple gear oil in my XR/Imco. 725 hp, So far, no oil related issues.

which wt i also run royal purple lightest wt 75 /90 been all good for me also

LAKESIDE RESTORATIONS 11-07-2007 08:11 AM

Im currently with 625sc hp using a 75-140 GL5 full synthetic, but the RP stuff is good to.. Actually Konrad uses it in thier drives.. :) Jamie / Lakeside


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Pure Energy 11-07-2007 08:51 AM

I run merc stuff, 775 hp in a 30' single, oil is like new when I change it. I was going to switch to Amsoil but I really have no reason to.

PremierPOWER 11-07-2007 09:20 PM

where is the best place to get the royal purple stuff?

ROB FREEMAN 11-08-2007 06:54 AM

napa has it in stock

Screw IT 11-08-2007 07:15 AM

My mechanic met with the royal purple tech rep and they recomended the rp 90 wt syn.

cigrocket 11-08-2007 07:20 AM

Cheapest way to get royal purple is to buy it form distributor on ebay. You can get a 5 gallon pail or the quart bottles delivered to your doorstep. Cheaper then NAPA. Here is a link. I bought the case for my Konrads


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Royal...spagenameZWDVW

Griff 11-08-2007 11:52 AM

Thats cheaper than Merc HP lube.


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