Cam installed...but some questions
06-21-2006, 05:03 PM
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Cam installed...but some questions I just got my new cam installed..I was wondering how long should i wait till i change the oil? i heard around 200 miles or so, then change it..I have 122K miles on the motor, so what is the best oil i should use? i was running royal purple before, but that **** is expensive..any help guys would be appreciated.
06-21-2006, 09:56 PM
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I typically run the motor until the valves stop clattering (right after the cam install), then change the oil immediately. Don't need to run the motor for long with trash and dust in it (from the swap).
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2022 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 S&B CAI, Corsa catback.
2023 Corvette 3LT Z51 soon to be modified.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.
06-22-2006, 04:33 AM
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Yep, run it until it's nice and warm, then drop the oil for fresh stuff. You can't go wrong.
I only put around 8k's (5mi) on mine before I changed it, why keep contaminated oil in there any longer than you need to?
Cheers,
Macca
I only put around 8k's (5mi) on mine before I changed it, why keep contaminated oil in there any longer than you need to?
Cheers,
Macca
06-22-2006, 08:19 AM
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When I did my most recent head/cam swap I bought 3 gallons of conventional oil, and 2 cheap filters. After the motor was reassembled, I immediately changed the oil and filter before starting it. I ran the oil through the motor till it reached operating temperature (while burping the radiator). Then I changed the oil and filter again with dino oil. This time I kept the oil in there for a week while I drove the car. After that I changed to good synth oil and a good filter.
Also, I recently tried amsoil euro 5w40, and this has got to be by far my favorite oil. Ive tried just about everything oit there. All the Mobil1 weights and even some mixes, penzoil synth, RP, GC, everything. Amsoil is the first oil that has made a noticeable difference in pressure and lessened noise. Even GC made my piston slap louder. I didnt even think id notice anything just from an oil, but I dont think ill be using anything else now.
Also, I recently tried amsoil euro 5w40, and this has got to be by far my favorite oil. Ive tried just about everything oit there. All the Mobil1 weights and even some mixes, penzoil synth, RP, GC, everything. Amsoil is the first oil that has made a noticeable difference in pressure and lessened noise. Even GC made my piston slap louder. I didnt even think id notice anything just from an oil, but I dont think ill be using anything else now.