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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Break in engine

Well its getting cold outside and I am almost a year behind schedule for getting this thing running. As most of you know, its getting colder outside so heres the big question... when should I break the cam in? The car is currently undrivable and the engine has been assembled for quite awhile now... I would say a couple months. I will be running 10w30 as break in since I have close calls with clearance and its colder out (40 F outside now), or should I run 15-40 that was recommended earlier this year? I have a additive from comp cam. SBC OR... should I wait till spring when its nice out and break in the cam and rings (requires driving) at the same time?

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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Re: Break in engine

It doesn't really matter, do it whenever you like.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Break in engine

Sounds good, just being a little over worried
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