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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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From: Columbus,Ga
Car: 1985 pontiac trans am
Engine: sbc 355 with comp cam and promag ro
Transmission: 700r4 with 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: stock 9 bolt for now.
new 350

i buying a new 350 to put in my bird and i need to know how to properly break it in. and i also need to know what is the best oil to put into the 350.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
What type of lifters does it have?

For break-in, use a petroleum-based oil. For operation after break-in, use a PAO-based synthetic (AMSOIL, Mobil 1 {not the 5000 mile stuff}, Redline).
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Car: 1985 pontiac trans am
Engine: sbc 355 with comp cam and promag ro
Transmission: 700r4 with 2500 stall
Axle/Gears: stock 9 bolt for now.
Re: new 350

i dont know right off hand but i will find out about how long will it take to break it in or how many miles has to be put on the engine?
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