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assembling a 408 for future turbo , need alot of advice/info

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Old 12-09-2012, 04:24 PM
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Well the assembly lube will help with the initial start up but break in additive will add zinc to the oil. The rings will seat a bit faster and help the valvetrain for the first few thousand miles. Its worth the reassurance IMO
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Old 12-10-2012, 04:09 AM
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mhm , I'll look for it today .
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added some break in additive , thanks for the tip .

will go to the dyno on wednesday, its about 300 miles from here , should I haul the truck or drive it there with a base tune?
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Old 12-11-2012, 01:55 PM
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tuned the startups, idle , and slightly modfied the cruse AFR.. I think ill drive it to the tunner after some more street tunning
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Time to kick a dead horse!
Many moons ago
how did the engine last and how strong was it till you killed or sold it?
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Originally Posted by Capt-Kirk
Time to kick a dead horse!
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how did the engine last and how strong was it till you killed or sold it?
He hasn't signed on since 2014.
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Originally Posted by 1FastBrick
He hasn't signed on since 2014.
Well we just need the hunt him down and get the lowdown on that motor
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