Camshaft break-in oil

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05-23-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon619

you dont break in a cam on syn. simple.

This holds true to flat tappet cams, but not hydraulic roller. Simple.

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05-23-2010, 09:44 PM

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not sure what your talking about, but we were talking about the oil after a full rebuild. atleast i was.

No, were not. You're in your own little world. The OP and everyone since is talking about a head CAM swap, not a full rebuild

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05-23-2010, 09:46 PM

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talk to any engine builder they'll say not to use syn on break in but use break in oil or conventional for a oil change or 2

I just threw some Rotella cause it was cheap and it wasn't going to be in the motor for that long. GM uses Mobile 1 on fresh motors but I don't.

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