Cam Break-In
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Cam Break-In
hey guys i am installing my cam next tuesday and i was just wondering how i should break it in. a friend of mine said to baby it and drive it easy for the first 500 miles, then change the oil and then i can get on it alot. but i heard from a bunch of other ppl that they just get on it as soon as the start it up, which is better, any help will be very appreciated. thanks
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Originally Posted by Coonass350
ok well does it say?? lol
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I went by comps directions, as soon as you fire it up (make sure theres oil press first of course), hold it at 2000 r's for 2 mins, I then shut it off and changed the oil. I stayed below 4K r's for the first 500 miles, changed the oil at the 500 mark and then gave it hell.
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Originally Posted by Coonass350
my friend helping me install it told me to use Rotella T.. so how much does it cost?? and where can i get it?
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it is too early for it to be on their web site carcraft.com, but the jist from another article...
"New lifters are required when installing a new flat-tappet cam. Be sure to coat the cam lobes and lifters with the supplied cam lubricant, then break in the cam by varying engine speed between 2,000-3,000 rpm for at least 20 minutes. Do not idle the engine."
you have to make sure every thing is done and your engine will run for 20 minutes. use any multigrade oil along with GM's EOS (engine oil supplement) or the additive included with the cam. also prime your engine before firing it. it will help a great deal to remove your inner springs while breaking the cam in if you have dual valve springs. granted this is a PIA but VERY important stuff.
p.s. if you have a roller cam, none of this is nessesary.
"New lifters are required when installing a new flat-tappet cam. Be sure to coat the cam lobes and lifters with the supplied cam lubricant, then break in the cam by varying engine speed between 2,000-3,000 rpm for at least 20 minutes. Do not idle the engine."
you have to make sure every thing is done and your engine will run for 20 minutes. use any multigrade oil along with GM's EOS (engine oil supplement) or the additive included with the cam. also prime your engine before firing it. it will help a great deal to remove your inner springs while breaking the cam in if you have dual valve springs. granted this is a PIA but VERY important stuff.
p.s. if you have a roller cam, none of this is nessesary.
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as stated above, you can use any multigrade oil you wish for break-in. just make sure you have the correct additive in the oil as per cam manufacturers instructions. they usually send the lube and additive with the kit. you can also use GM EOS. if you have any question on the additive, give the cam grinder a call.