16 replies to this topic

[goodwheel97]

I would like to hear some opinions about Brad-Penn oil for a circle track engine.

[714d]

Only a chemist or expert in metallurgy could probably give you a real comparison, but from an experience standpoint.... I know a lot of racers use it, and I've never heard a bad story yet.

[Fastbydesign]

Great oil for flat tappet cam race engines.  Reasonably priced and PA made. 

[Walt Wimer]

Local distributor in the Butler area is Triangle Gasoline Co. on route 8 north.

[Tracy]

I think it used to be Kendall GT-1.  Looks kinda blue in color.  If its the same stuff 20w50 we used to run it all the time and it worked good.

[blaneyfan10]

its a good oil to use tracy is right used to be kendall

[Walt Wimer]

Yes, the Brad-Penn refinery in Bradford is the old Kendall refinery.   The KENDALL brand is now owned by one of the major oil companies just as PENNZOIL & QUAKER STATE are owned by Shell!!  No longer made in western PA!!!

 

Walt

[ramey36]

We use Brad-Penn in some road race applications. Engine wear is minimal and bearings look nice during teardown.

 

Walt, do you know if the base stock is imported and then refined in Bradford? I know it's "Pennsylvania Grade" but also heard that it isn't from PA wells anymore.

[Walt Wimer]

No, can't help you on that one. 

 

Walt

[blaneyfan10]

I believe it is still from the wells in Bradford pa

[2930]

I ran it when it was the Kendall brand and have now switched to Schaffers racing oil. Great protection and minimum wear after 40 races. You will also see a difference in oil temp as well as oil pressure drop it does not break down like I've experienced in the past. Well worth the money.

[Pops]

2930, what is the cost comparison to the Brad Penn or other Oils such as Valvoline or Pennzoil, Just curious what the cost difference is on average.

[MGD5656]

Started using Brad -Penn after wiping out a cam & lifters. Engine builders say there is not enough zinc in other oils to keep the wear factor in check.

[2930]

POPS
just a quick web search it looks like brad penn is about $80 a case and valvoline is $90 a case, pennzoil about $75 a case.

Schaffers is about $85 a case.
Contact Mark McIver at Schaffers for additional details on price. 1 (814) 720-5255

[The Legend]

I'm
Sure Doug Smith will drive to your shop to give you a demo

[grt0404]

POPS
just a quick web search it looks like brad penn is about $80 a case and valvoline is $90 a case, pennzoil about $75 a case.

Schaffers is about $85 a case.
Contact Mark McIver at Schaffers for additional details on price. 1 (814) 720-5255

brad penn 20w 50 is $63.60 a case at fridays gas and oil in byrnedale pa  phone number 814 787 8143

[grt0404]

we also ran this oil in our pure stock motor last year with no issues also know quite a few local guys using this oil as well without any issues this oil has a green color to it