Fact or Fiction ?
Use a good synthetic and run it with 1qt in it. In a pro geared 9" and Stock Eliminator - multiple record holder stick car the gears were good for a season. Stock eliminator you really can't do much in the engine but every part is scrutinized. He would order 10 pistons to have exact spares, valves were ordered in batches of 20 and the best used, same with rockers, lifters, rods... Cam was hydraulic and the engine was run between 6800 and 8400rpm - with 135psi oil pressure to keep the lifters "solid". You can change the rears and transmissions - this car has a Jericho Vgate combo.