Someone please correct me if I'm wrong here, but don't you want a *heavier* oil
to improve responsiveness? The more heavy the oil, the more damping you get -
this will keep the throat smaller for longer, bigger depression, more fuel going
in.
Also, this won't actually improve acceleration from a standstill, or straight
line speed, but will affect the "responsiveness" - how quickly the car begins to
accelerate when you put your foot to the floor - like you say. Again, someone
please correct me if that's not right.
Dean
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 15:56:51 -0400
From: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
Subject: Carb conundrum
Will the 'responsiveness' of the engine be improved by a light weight oil in
the dampers? I have Castrol 20w50 in them now. What about Marvel Mystery
oil? I've heard that it could be used; does any one have any experience
with this?
Terrence N. Banbury
1967 SPITFIRE MK III
1988 Honda Accord lX
1998 Ford Expedition EB
2000 Ford Mustang GT
1973 Honda CB350G
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