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Fastymz
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posted 02-18-2004 02:53 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I've never had a new motor before. Besides the cam break in. Is there anything else that I need to do or not do to it ?

Like use a certain oil weight,any additives, and change it more ?

Should I use a coolant filter, can I use an additve like DEI, or watter wetter ?

Also should I get a larger oil pan, if so which one ?

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Moneymaker
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posted 02-18-2004 09:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I've never had a new motor before. Besides the cam break in. Is there anything else that I need to do or not do to it ?

Like use a certain oil weight,any additives, and change it more ?

Should I use a coolant filter, can I use an additve like DEI, or watter wetter ?

Also should I get a larger oil pan, if so which one ?



Use a decent 10w30 or straight 30 for break in. Dump it with the filter after 1-2 hours of running. NO additives!
You don't need a coolant filter. Start it with water in case you have any leaks. Replace with anti freeze.
Stock pan is fine.

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Mpcoluv
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posted 02-18-2004 09:27 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mpcoluv   Click Here to Email Mpcoluv     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
If you have a flat tappet cam, you definately need a bottle of GM EOS in the oil.

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indyphil
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posted 02-18-2004 11:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for indyphil   Click Here to Email indyphil     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
How about driving it?
I have heard differing opinions on revs/abuse. Some have told me to break in the way I intend to drive. Others suggest to be gentle (brings back memories of angry salesman after redlining new cars on test-drives)

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