Project "Blown HD" my 6/8 drop/shortblock/heads/cam/blower/tranny install
Sep 21, 2007 | 06:39 AM
#1861
Wow,thats alot of thinking about oil. Here is a norm I do.
First startup - 10w/40 reg. Let engine get to full temp then dump it.
0-1000miles 10w/40 reg
1k -2500miles 10w40reg
2500+ 0w40 or 10w40 synthetic.
Oil changes depend on tune too. If you have a problem tuning it and it runs rich alot change the oil to keep the gas out of it.
First startup - 10w/40 reg. Let engine get to full temp then dump it.
0-1000miles 10w/40 reg
1k -2500miles 10w40reg
2500+ 0w40 or 10w40 synthetic.
Oil changes depend on tune too. If you have a problem tuning it and it runs rich alot change the oil to keep the gas out of it.
Sep 21, 2007 | 10:00 AM
#1862
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Originally Posted by moregrip
been thinking about a break-in schedule for the engine, as of today I think it's going to look like this:
0-100miles 30wt petroleum
100-500miles 30wt petroleum
500-2500miles 15w-40 petroleum
normal intervals after 2500 miles will be a blend of synthetic motor oil
something like 4 qts of 10w40 2 qts of 20w-50 or
5 qts of 10w40, 1 qt of 20w-50
0-100miles 30wt petroleum
100-500miles 30wt petroleum
500-2500miles 15w-40 petroleum
normal intervals after 2500 miles will be a blend of synthetic motor oil
something like 4 qts of 10w40 2 qts of 20w-50 or
5 qts of 10w40, 1 qt of 20w-50
I agree with the first part, but with the synthetic, I'd just go with 10W30. It's a rebuilt engine with a good oil pump, you should be fine with thinner oil.
Sep 21, 2007 | 10:35 AM
#1863
Originally Posted by CHEVRACER83
.... this thread should be deleted 
Oil steps?
Crazy I tell ya!! CRAZY!! I could not imagine being a person under you in the military.
Sep 21, 2007 | 03:16 PM
#1864
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From: weaverville NC
Originally Posted by zippy
I agree with the first part, but with the synthetic, I'd just go with 10W30. It's a rebuilt engine with a good oil pump, you should be fine with thinner oil.
Sep 21, 2007 | 03:32 PM
#1865
i dont even want to install my 122 until its polished like yours now. and for the 8 rib setup, speechless. that is one **** of a setup! just finished reading this thread in one shot. this should be a mandatory read for people as myself just getting into forced induction motor upgrades.
Sep 21, 2007 | 05:24 PM
#1866
Originally Posted by rpav
i dont even want to install my 122 until its polished like yours now. and for the 8 rib setup, speechless. that is one **** of a setup! just finished reading this thread in one shot. this should be a mandatory read for people as myself just getting into forced induction motor upgrades.
here are some pics of the last bit of work:
Sep 21, 2007 | 05:32 PM
#1868
Picked up a case of Engine Break-In SAE 30 motor oil today, should help ensure the engine gets what it needs in the early stages of its life:
so the break in period will go like this:
0-100miles Penn Grade Break-In Oil SAE 30
100-500miles Penn Grade Break-In Oil SAE 30
500-2500miles Shell Rotella Heavy Duty 15w-40
>2500 miles Redline Synthetic 10w40
all fluids go in this weekend:
so the break in period will go like this:
0-100miles Penn Grade Break-In Oil SAE 30
100-500miles Penn Grade Break-In Oil SAE 30
500-2500miles Shell Rotella Heavy Duty 15w-40
>2500 miles Redline Synthetic 10w40
all fluids go in this weekend:
Last edited by moregrip; Sep 21, 2007 at 05:43 PM.
Sep 21, 2007 | 11:00 PM
#1870
Originally Posted by Steve Bryant
I'm pumped about the prospect of your first start and I know that you have to be! Once you do get the truck running and broken in, how are you going to approach tuning?
Steve
Steve
