Proper break in procedure for new motor
04-14-2006, 02:24 PM
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Whenever i startup a fresh engine i will immediatly rev it to 6500 and hold it for 1 minute strait,shut it down and repeat 10 times.haha no just dont run the **** out of it right away and change the oil frequently.I like to keep heavy throttle but low rpms to seat the rings.Like 80 or 100% throttle from 2-3k rpms then let off.The higher cylinder pressure helps seat the rings.Dont rev it up to 6500 and hold it, ever.
04-14-2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by _HAVOC_
thanks a lot for the replies.
this dino oil, is that the name brand of it? or are u all just refereing to really generic oil?
this dino oil, is that the name brand of it? or are u all just refereing to really generic oil?
dino oil= ANY regular NON synthetic oil. Cheap stuff you know...
Break in easy for first 600-1000 miles. Then drive it showing all kinds of RPMS till 1500. After that ENJOY.
Good Luck bro. Want to PM me with some info on your setup. Im probably going to do a forged motor next year around that size setup for spray also.
-Zee
04-14-2006, 10:25 PM
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If you want to learn how to break in an engine just watch the Pros at any NHRA track. Install new pistons, rings, rods and heads. Start the motor to set the timing. Kill the motor and change the oil. Restart the motor and run 4.5 in the quarter at 330 MPH. That's the way the Pros break in a motor.
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04-15-2006, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by magius231
yeah but thats a totally different setup. They are interested in an engine thats going to hold together long enough to make 1 or 2 passes, we are interested in 1 or 2 hundred thousand miles 
Totally different ring setup, etc.
Totally different ring setup, etc.Did you ever notice that the top NHRA Pro's are rebuilding something on the engine after every run.
04-16-2006, 06:02 AM
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I was just using an extreme example. You wouldn't think you could take an engine with all new parts making over 6,000 HP and run it for 5 sec. at 9K plus RPM and expect it to hold together. Sometimes they don't and the explosions can be violent. One the other hand you could baby an engine and have it fail in less than 10K miles. I really think good workmanship and good lubricant counts for more than anything.
04-16-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by eallanboggs
I was just using an extreme example. You wouldn't think you could take an engine with all new parts making over 6,000 HP and run it for 5 sec. at 9K plus RPM and expect it to hold together. Sometimes they don't and the explosions can be violent. One the other hand you could baby an engine and have it fail in less than 10K miles. I really think good workmanship and good lubricant counts for more than anything.
