Race Oils
“Dear Tim, First, I want to apologize for the delay in providing the following test data. Things have been hectic here with various projects.
The attached plots for engine oil and transaxle fluid temperatures were part of our ongoing vehicle test/ development program within our Engineering Department and more specifically the Motorsports Group. Part of our program is to determine the operating environment for various systems and components. By monitoring / collecting these fluid temperatures, valuable design data is available for future product improvements. This data was collected via type K thermocouple probes installed in the drain plugs of the oil pan and trans case and an onboard data acquisition system during races and practice sessions.
The vehicles used for our testing, a 1991 Oldsmobile Calais W41 and a 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ, were prepared for competition in the Firestone Firehawk Series by our Engineering Motorsports Group. These cars are very competitive with high race finishes and have lead various races. Both cars are equipped With the GM High Output QUAD 4 engines. The only major difference is the Calais is equipped with a torsen differential and a 3.94 final drive gear ratio.
As you will see by the plots, we had a serious concern about extremely high engine oil and transaxle fluid temperatures. After discussions about our problem with Kim Baker(BAKERACING), we tried the RED LINE lubricants he suggested. The results were very impressive, we were able to see an immediate reduction in the temperature of both lubricants and the shifting effort of the manual transaxle improved. Our original lubricants were MOBIL 1 synthetic oils because of the extreme temperatures, but the change to your products provided the temperature reduction and reduced friction we had been seeking all along. Sheet #3 lists the various temperature plots for our vehicles, please feel free to use this data as needed. Everyone should see the dramatic improvements afforded by your products versus MOBIL 1.
I would like to thank you, from the Motorsports Engineers at Deleo Chassis, for the help you have provided this year. We look forward to working with your company and products for future applications.”
“After a total engine rebuild in 1998 with the increase horsepower we decided to change to Red Line Oils. We were changing the Genuine Harley Davidson primary oil after every meeting.The results were immediate. Using Red Line MTL in the primary the oil was lasting 4 meetings. Red Line Heavy Shockproof Gear Oil in the transmission gave smoother gear changes both at the track and on the road. Although the Red Line oil was more expensive to purchase, over all it was cheaper because of the longer life between oil changes. The bike was producing considerably more horsepower and the Red Line Oil contributed to less wear in the clutch plates. The bike was now running an ET of 12.44 @ 110.54 mph.
In December 2000 with the opening of the new Quit Motorplex Kwinana Beach we decided to move into A/MB (open modified bike) in ANDRA (Australian National Drag Racing Association) competition. The standard Harley clutch was struggling to handle the extra revs required to get ‘off the line’ on the stickier track at national meetings.
In January 2002 we upgraded to an after-market clutch and after talking to the clutch manufacturers changed to Red Line Racing ATF. With this combination we were able to run an ET of 11.94 @ 115 mph at a street meeting.
We discovered a new problem at national meetings, the runs were sometimes two hours apart and the primary oil would not get up to performance temperature. After discussing the problem with Red Line Oils we changed to Red Line D4 ATF oil, this has no friction enhancers and could handle the cooler clutch temperatures allowing the clutch to operate without slipping. So far this has proven a successful combination, with no clutch failure or slippage.Our current best time is an ET of 11.85 @ 115.65 mph.
Achievements to date:
March 1999 Winner American Bike, All Street Bike, Ravenswood International Raceway.
1999-2000 Winner of the Final Street Bike Series at Ravenswood International Raceway. (The only person to win a Street Bike Series on a Non-Japanese motorcycle in the 30 year history of the track).
2000-2001 Inaugural Rookie Rider of the year Quit Motorplex Kwinana Beach.
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