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How long before I can go to the track with new heads and cam

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Old 07-19-2008 | 03:13 PM
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Roughly how many miles should I put on my truck before I head to the track with my new heads and cam? What else should I do besides another oil change?
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Old 07-19-2008 | 03:23 PM
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well its not a truck but my dirt track car gets 20 mins of idle time at 2500 prm and then once it hits the track is sees a constant 5800-7600 rpm around the track
Old 07-19-2008 | 03:26 PM
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If you arent losing coolant and there are no wierd noises you should be beating the hell out of it right now
Old 07-19-2008 | 03:29 PM
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I would say two heat cycles on the springs and check for leaks, then hammer on it...
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How far is it to the track? That should be long enough,
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Originally Posted by kbracing96
How far is it to the track? That should be long enough,
^^ lol ^^^

much agreed !!!
Old 07-20-2008 | 09:59 AM
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Thank you, that's the answer I was looking for.
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