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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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I was wondering if there is a break-in period for a new cam,springs,pushrods.... My engine has 65,000 miles on it.... this is a comp 212-218-522-529-114 with Ls6 Springs, and Pushrods...
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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a few heat cycles on the springs if they're new, otherwise, you're good to go. have you considered a new timing chain, you should be fine, but im not one to risk certain things. have fun with the install.
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Sorry but whats a heat cycle.... oh and these springs are used.....outta of a ZO6
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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Sorry but whats a heat cycle.... oh and these springs are used.....outta of a ZO6
I didnt heat cycle my LS6 springs. If you dont cycle 918's you are just plain asking for it.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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LS6 srpings..... but still what is a heat cycle... Im going to guess and say letting my engine heat up and then cool down.....
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 05:15 AM
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Good guess!
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