Brake-in for new cam
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Zagreb, Croatia
Brake-in for new cam
I've read in John Lingenfelter's book that on first start, engine should be
immediately reved to 1500-2000 rpm and kept like that for 15-20 minutes.
How did You brake-in your new cam?
immediately reved to 1500-2000 rpm and kept like that for 15-20 minutes.
How did You brake-in your new cam?
Pro
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 559
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From: OKC OK
Re: Brake-in for new cam (Sliding)
At least 20 minutes above 2000 rpm! Sounds and feels great with open headers! What a rush!
The increased idle speed insures proper lubrication and tappet spin to allow a proper wear pattern to develope! Then for about 500 miles avoid driving at a constant speed for long periods of time. You don't have to blip the throttle but gentle increases and decreases...after that you're gold!
:cheers:
The increased idle speed insures proper lubrication and tappet spin to allow a proper wear pattern to develope! Then for about 500 miles avoid driving at a constant speed for long periods of time. You don't have to blip the throttle but gentle increases and decreases...after that you're gold!
:cheers:
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
Re: Brake-in for new cam (Sliding)
I've read in John Lingenfelter's book that on first start, engine should be immediately reved to 1500-2000 rpm and kept like that for 15-20 minutes.
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