DCZ Posted October 9, 2002 Share Posted October 9, 2002 What would you guys recommend for a street driven 240z with the occasional track day? 5.1 has wet/dry bp of 356/522 degF and 600 is 420/593 so obviously 600 is a bit higher but the Motul website talks about 5.1 being very stable for long lasting usage. As far as I can tell, both are compatible with DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid. Both are a synthetic but not silicone based. Any real world experience? Stock calipers, KVR carbon/metallic pads, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted October 9, 2002 Share Posted October 9, 2002 I have been using the Valvoline Synpower Dot 4 Synthetic for street and HPDE's with good results. It is 343/502 boiling points and I've had no problems at all. My car has the Arizona Z Wilwood conversion w/ Performance Friction pads. I see you're from Durham; are you coming to the Tri-Z HPDE at Kershaw next weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCZ Posted October 9, 2002 Author Share Posted October 9, 2002 Yes, that is the plan. By next weekend you mean the 19th-20th, right? I would hate to show up on the wrong day This will be my second track day, I'm pretty psyched. All I plan to do is replace my brake fluid and tweak the carbs. No time to do anything else. I have already rigged up some brake ducts. Last time I warped my rotors. Will you be there? I would love to see a V8Z run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Yeah, I'm going to be there. White 73 240, pulling it with a red Dodge pickup. Let's try to meet up; What will you be driving? Back on the brake deal, it's a real good idea to completely change the fluid if you haven't done it in a while, say a couple of months. As you know, kershaw is very hard on brakes. One other reason I like the Valvoline is at 4.99 a quart it doesn't break the bank. I usually change it before every event. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCZ Posted October 10, 2002 Author Share Posted October 10, 2002 71 240z, lime/yellow. See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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