LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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ive heard different things about breaking in the engine. one was to jack up the rear end and put it in drive for a while, then some say just let it run awhile and after 2000 miles, change the oil and you're good to go. what do you all think?
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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ok... change oil at 500 miles.. keep using natural oil.... dont drive at a constant speed... try to vary the rpms.... at 2500 miles change oil to synthetic...

as for when you "can" rod on it... i have no idea... mine had probly 800 on it and i was getting in it (not all the time or anyhitng.. but that is when i first did)...
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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On mine I used coastel oil, because of the cleaning agents it has and changed the oil after 500 miles. At 2000 miles you should have full power since everything gets settled down.
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