proper break in.....?

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06-16-2003, 04:12 PM

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proper break in.....?

I tried the search and didnt find what I was looking for..... how much miles or what is the proper break in for new cam, pushrods, valve springs?

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06-16-2003, 06:00 PM

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Re: proper break in.....?

There is no break in required for a roller cam. Just heat cycle the springs a few times before you hammer it.

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06-16-2003, 06:11 PM

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Re: proper break in.....?

also never get on it until the car is fully warmed... I keep mine below 2500RPMs until the motor's fully warmed up... higher pressure valve springs are more brittle than stockers so you want them warm before stressing them.

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06-16-2003, 06:42 PM

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Re: proper break in.....?

cool, thanks!

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06-16-2003, 08:08 PM

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Re: proper break in.....?

Can someone explain how to properly heat cycle new valve springs?

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06-16-2003, 08:28 PM

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Re: proper break in.....?

let the engine get up to running tempature, gently(idle), and completely cool off then running tempature again, then cool, and so on....

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