Starting New engine - suggestions
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Starting New engine - suggestions This weekend I will be starting my ERL 427 for the first time. I want suggestions. This is where i am right now - crank over about 15 seconds to oil engine. Start.Watch oil pressure closely and watch for leaks. I have solid lifters so I am guessing I should listenj for any lifter chatter. ??? Anything else to offer me so I do not destroy it. Thanks, Mike.
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My car is somewhat radical and can be seen in this post. https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-ls2-pics.html
It ran before with an iron LSX block in 402ci. The only changes would be with the engine size and injectors from 95# to 235#. I am going to reduce the injector pulse width if it runs too poorly, but I know very little about tuning. I also have a new intake and throttle body and I blocked off the idle air control so I am guessing I will control it with the TB blade. ????
It ran before with an iron LSX block in 402ci. The only changes would be with the engine size and injectors from 95# to 235#. I am going to reduce the injector pulse width if it runs too poorly, but I know very little about tuning. I also have a new intake and throttle body and I blocked off the idle air control so I am guessing I will control it with the TB blade. ????
I hope you're starting it for the first time on a dyno.....and getting it tuned immediately. Then 4-5 progressively harder runs then an all out one. Thats proper engine break-in.
Just starting a brand new engine to let it sit and run is bad.
Just starting a brand new engine to let it sit and run is bad.
