Mrgadget

Cam break in procedure
Ok about to fire this engine up......question about oil and cam break in.
I've used Valvoline VR1 racing oil 40wt for years. Now to break in this new Erson MP2 cam, I was going to use the same oil......zddp, I think is around 1200ppm.
Would this be okay to use for the break in by itself or add a couple oz. of Lucas zinc additive at least for the 500 mile break in period.
Any comments or suggestions?
Thanks, Frank

oldcutlass

Cam breakin is starting the engine and quickly getting it up to 2500 rpm. I used this procedure for my last cam and had no issues, its been in there for about 2 years now. The only difference is I used Isky Rev-lube paste for cam lobes and bottoms of lifters. I also added 1 qt of Gm EOS to 4 qts of 30 wt non-detergent oil for priming, startup and break in.
Here are the instructions:
http://static.summitracing.com/globa...un-01001lk.pdf

Mrgadget

Ok thanks..........that worked........used a different additive, but everything went good so far, used Lucas TB ZDDP Plus.

oldcutlass

Glad to help

boese1978

This only pertains to non roller set-ups, correct?

oldcutlass

Correct, however I would reference the manufacturers recommendations for Roller setups.