Boosted engine break-in

[Matt@RFR]

When I worked at an engine shop, I put probably 15 blower motors on the dyno. Anything from a 350ci with a 6-71 to 420+ci small blocks with up to 10-71's, 18-20lbs of boost, and upwards of 1,000hp.

Standard procedure, no matter fuel, boost levels, etc (excluding flat tappet cams, ofcourse) was to start it, check timing, oil pressure, leaks, etc etc. The second the oil hit 200 degrees, my boss would bring the motor up against the pump and check out oil pressure and the detonation meter. If nothing was wrong, she'd be on her way to 7500rpm or more, full boost.

[camcojb]

When I worked at an engine shop, I put probably 15 blower motors on the dyno. Anything from a 350ci with a 6-71 to 420+ci small blocks with up to 10-71's, 18-20lbs of boost, and upwards of 1,000hp.

Standard procedure, no matter fuel, boost levels, etc (excluding flat tappet cams, ofcourse) was to start it, check timing, oil pressure, leaks, etc etc. The second the oil hit 200 degrees, my boss would bring the motor up against the pump and check out oil pressure and the detonation meter. If nothing was wrong, she'd be on her way to 7500rpm or more, full boost.

I love it! Been there too! I was actually being conservative in my reply to Ralph! As long as everything is tuned and up to temp it's good to go. My thoughts are if you built it right it's not going to break. If you baby it for 1500 miles and it's not right it'll break anyway!

Jody

Jody