Florida based oil company yes dino oilSorry, I don't even know what amalie is.
We used dino oil for break in. I am not sure if that is still considered the way but that's what I would do.
Florida based oil company yes dino oilSorry, I don't even know what amalie is.
We used dino oil for break in. I am not sure if that is still considered the way but that's what I would do.
Yes, a very good engine builder in Oz uses Lucas straight 30w for running in, all kinds of quality high end engines . He only uses that one Lucas product then switches to VR1.You made the perfect choice in the roller cam. Break in will be a snap. I would use a good 10w30.
We also used straight 30w back in the day.
Enjoy your BB Chevy!
Its going to the dyno so it Will see some serious load.Make sure to drive it easy in the first 1000 miles. No sudden racing acceleration.
If you’ve had good experience with something in the past why not keep using it? What all of a sudden makes this one different?In the past with similar builds I have used joe gibbs break in 5w30, 15w40 hdeo cheapest 10w30 I could find really cant say I saw any difference?
Any quality break in oil will keep you safe and have no need to worry.I have asked the cam supplier and gets different answer from different techs one says Only break in oil another says any oil I like with added break in additive another say any oil I like is ok?
I have used so many different combination,over the last 15 years I have built probably 10-12 hyd roller BB 454-496’s so dont know If it was luck or If it doesnt really matter If you use break in oil or just regular dino?If you’ve had good experience with something in the past why not keep using it? What all of a sudden makes this one different?
Similar engine I built 15 years ago but 489 cui similar cam, same heads and Comp ratio was.Extra ZDDP is important for flat tappet cams but cannot hurt for break in.
I imagine the dino runs will complete the ring seating.
You should have no problem. Be sure and post your numbers, especially torque curve.
500 pound feet or better!
Ok may go with Lucas. Yes he usually warms it up and Do some 4000 rpm pulls before we start beating on it.I would use a break-in oil, no reason not to. Lucas, John Deere, and others offer reasonably priced options. Ask your dyno guy to run it through a break-in cycle before any WOT pulls.
id go with the joe gibbs break in oil in a 50 grade. the builders here swear by it.Has a fresh Chevy BB 454 I just built. Should be close to 600 hp.
Hyd roller billet core 160/420 closed/open spring pressure.
Moly piston rings.
Unsure what oil I should use during break in?
break in oil Like Edelbrock 1070, Joe gibbs etc. Regular dino 10w30? should I use break in additive like Comp cams, redline etc?
Why that heavy wt? It has not excessive clearances and lifter mfg says no heavier than 40wt?id go with the joe gibbs break in oil in a 50 grade. the builders here swear by it.
then vr1 20w50 or rotella 20w50 afterward
Just texted the dyno guy, of all oils he had some german ravenol break in oil since he do some work on bmw’s and Use Ravenol in them. Never heard of it? But maybe ok?
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manufacturer? who would that be? the engine builder? because unless its a gm crate engine they didnt mfr anything.Why that heavy wt? It has not excessive clearances and lifter mfg says no heavier than 40wt?
manufacturer? who would that be? the engine builder? because unless its a gm crate engine they didnt mfr anything.
im just telling you what the local engine builders use on BB chevy here. maybe you should call up your builder