I was installing a T1 cam on a 00' WS6 and a few things went wrong. At anyrate I ended up replacing the pistons, valves, resleeving it, etc. Basically rebuilt the whole thing and Thanks God the T1 was okay so I left that in there. I started up the car, and it was good. So I changed the oil, and ran it for about 50 miles, it was good, so I changed the oil once more witha about 650 miles on it. I changed the oil again and have about 850 miles on it. I've kept it under 2500rpm so far....

CAN I RAG ON IT YET????

Jason

<small>[ March 18, 2002, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: Wicked Ls1 ]</small>

 

You're past 500 miles since the rebuild plus an oilchange...you're good to go!

 

Most rings will seal off good and bearings will seat good at 500 miles.... IMO they arent very safe till about a 1000 and then change the oil and then "RAG" on it!!!! LOL You might be ok where your at..... I have seen people take motor straight to the race track right after a build up and begin racing(after a good 30 minute 2500-3000 RPM period)

You should be in the clear.

Josh S.

P.S. I always like to over-do things e.x. having a 1000 mile break in period

 

My car had 400 miles on it and I was at the track. As to this day, still no problems. Id say your ok.

 

For my ARE Shortblock & Heads/Cam, Nick told me to give it a few heat cycles and to take a cruise and cycle the rpms up a bit on part throttle. That and 100 miles was fine.

How many guys flogged their car during a test drive? I'm sure some managed to avoid it, but a lot of people do and the motor holds up.