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Old 05-24-2008 | 10:46 AM
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I haven't really heard much on this subject. Is there much of a break in time for a cam swap (cam, springs, rods)?
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Old 05-24-2008 | 10:56 AM
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no break in but would try and give the springs a few proper heat cycles
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Old 05-24-2008 | 04:57 PM
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no break in but would try and give the springs a few proper heat cycles
+1 on that!
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Old 05-24-2008 | 05:17 PM
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no break in....but i'd still change your oil after 500miles and maybe 1000miles just to make sure there's not shavings that might get in your pump or anything.
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Old 05-24-2008 | 07:21 PM
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let the springs go through 2 heat cycles, than give her hell.
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Old 05-24-2008 | 07:34 PM
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only on flat tappet cams which is 20 minutes on initial startup sustained RPM between 2000-3000....I don't think you need to "break in" a roller cam(I NEVER HAVE) I could be wrong but I'm 99% sure!
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Old 05-25-2008 | 11:16 AM
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what is one heat cycle????
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what is one heat cycle????
just letting it idle for 15 mins or so just to heat things up.
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Old 05-25-2008 | 11:51 AM
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just letting it idle for 15 mins or so just to heat things up.
ill let it idle to scare the rice away

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Old 05-25-2008 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 05GTO6SPEED
what is one heat cycle????
let it get up to full temp and completely cool down is one heat cycle.
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