Another Question About Motor Oil…..

After reading other posts here I have decided to use Brad Penn oil, it seems to be one of the better. I have 2 questions for everybody.

1st question - 20W50 or straight 30 weight, I'm in California so not many cold days.

2nd question - With using the better oil is there any up or down side to adding ZDDP additive to get more protection, is there a point where to much becomes bad the motor ?

Thanks for any answers up front, I know motor oils have been discussed a lot already.
Author: banatello