proper engine break in procedure
proper engine break in procedure I'm getting ready to drop a new GM crate LS6 into my SS. I did a search on the proper break in technique but couldn't find anything. Anyone have any pointers for proper engine break in?
Thanks in advance
Tim
Thanks in advance
Tim
I've always went easy on mine for the 1st 500 miles but I've read a few articles saying to get the most horsepower out of your engine do a few wide open throttle runs the within the first 20 miles. Who knows?
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Engine break in seems to be a voodoo art. Everybody has a different opinion.
I personally believe that the rings should be seated within the first 20 miles by doing some hard throttle runs. I don't necessarily run the engine to redline, but get on it enough to build the cylinder pressure necessary to push the rings out against the bore.
One thing that seems to be a pretty standard belief is to not break an engine in on synthetic.
I personally believe that the rings should be seated within the first 20 miles by doing some hard throttle runs. I don't necessarily run the engine to redline, but get on it enough to build the cylinder pressure necessary to push the rings out against the bore.
One thing that seems to be a pretty standard belief is to not break an engine in on synthetic.
Originally Posted by turbotko
Engine break in seems to be a voodoo art. Everybody has a different opinion.
I personally believe that the rings should be seated within the first 20 miles by doing some hard throttle runs. I don't necessarily run the engine to redline, but get on it enough to build the cylinder pressure necessary to push the rings out against the bore.
One thing that seems to be a pretty standard belief is to not break an engine in on synthetic.
I personally believe that the rings should be seated within the first 20 miles by doing some hard throttle runs. I don't necessarily run the engine to redline, but get on it enough to build the cylinder pressure necessary to push the rings out against the bore.
One thing that seems to be a pretty standard belief is to not break an engine in on synthetic.
Marine V8 engines are fired up and checked for leaks, and ran to get the oil hot and broken in at various rpms for 20 mins. Oil is changed and motor is brought back to op temp and then taken to WOT on the engine dyno.
Don't break it in WOT all the time but don't be afraid to get on the gas. The 500 mile break in theory for a new car is mainly the drivetrain. With these modern plasmamoly rings they break in quick after about 20 mins.
i built mine, got it running, drove it for three miles and then beat the dog **** out of it... only had one issue and that was the rear main seal was somewhat leaking... but somehow stopped after 1k miles...
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