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Old 11-01-2011, 06:16 PM
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Engine/ Cam Break In?

So I am completly rebuilding a L98. Intake mods and a crane cam 2032. What break in should I do? Any special fluids I should use?


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Old 11-01-2011, 06:23 PM
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Re: Engine/ Cam Break In?

ins't that a roller cam, no need to break it in !!
Old 11-01-2011, 06:25 PM
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Re: Engine/ Cam Break In?

it is, but i mean the engine as a whole? changed all the rings ect... had to stripped down to the bare block andthing that has the ability to naturally wear and tear has been replaced. i mean i cant just drop the engine in and drive it down to the track right?
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Re: Engine/ Cam Break In?

I allway use gm eos on a new rebuild or a high zinc. and use a oil primer, Im cheap and just ground off the teeth off a old distributor.
Old 11-01-2011, 06:37 PM
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Re: Engine/ Cam Break In?

that just gets added into the oil? will i have to do an oil change sooner then 3000? Going to use synthetic...
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Re: Engine/ Cam Break In?

yes add it to the oil!, I ussually change the oil after a couple warm up cycles and timing adjustment, change the oil and run synthetic maybe around the 3k mark.
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