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Old 02-17-2007, 07:04 PM
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What is the recommended break in procedure after a cam install?
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Old 02-17-2007, 07:06 PM
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The cam won't need a break in, but the springs like to be heat cycled a bit IIRC.
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roller cams don't need a break in like flat tappet cams
just heat cycle the springs a few times before going above 3000rpm
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Diddo, maybe change the oil after about 500 to 1000 miles in case of new parts seating in. Like new timing chain or oil pump. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
The cam won't need a break in, but the springs like to be heat cycled a bit IIRC.
+1, well said.
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Diddo, maybe change the oil after about 500 to 1000 miles in case of new parts seating in. Like new timing chain or oil pump. Just a thought.
I followed this rule when I installed mine.
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Originally Posted by JRracing
Diddo, maybe change the oil after about 500 to 1000 miles in case of new parts seating in. Like new timing chain or oil pump. Just a thought.
thats what i did too, new metal in the engine, means new oil after 500-1000mi i did find small particles of metal in the oil, after the next oil change, everything was good. i also heat cycled 4 times.
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