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Thanks! Sounds like a good approach for me will be to run the comp cams oil for a moment. Flush it and then run some br40 for around 500 miles. After looking at the total seal numbers, the comp cam break in oil has some suspect numbers for break in. I would like to get it out asap and replace...

Thanks. Sounds like my 15/50 Mobil 1 will be a good fit. in the interim until I hit 1000 miles, should I use the vr1 20w/50 over the 10/30?

What weight should I run?

This is for an 85 suburban with x pipe exhaust and no converters.

Our rod bearing clearance is 2.1995 and mains at 2.7488. How does this factor in for the oil weight?

I’ll check the build sheet tomorrow for clearances. He actually likes the heavier weight for protection but said the 10/30 will work if I want to run it.

No dyno. Virgin crank should happen tomorrow

All forged everything, eagle rods and crank, wiseco forged pistons. Johnson roller lifters, crane roller rockers, comp cams Hydraulic roller cam.

Howdy all, We are installing a 489 roller striker motor in my old suburban this week. Per the builder recommendation, he wants 10w30 break in oil for the first 50 miles and wants moderate to heavy acceleration with engine braking to help seat the rings (we chose comp cams break in oil). Once 50...

Yessir. Factory paint and like a time capsule inside.

Not sure. We shall see. All new seals and gaskets, and bearings, bore and hone. New heads, etc.

Which seals? The engine was pulled, bored, and honed for a complete rebuild.

I put the Mobil 1 15w50 in yesterday. Curious to see how it does. I can already see my oil pressure is higher at all facets (at least with this old factory mechanical gauge).

The Mobil 1 is dumb cheap (5 qt jug for $28)

Thanks! What are your thoughts on me going Mobil 1 15w50 full syn?