[62posbonny]

Len doesn't break in his engines. That said, he also didn't have any real concerns when we called with break in questions on my buddy's 455. He didnt have an opinion on break in oil, didnt recommend removing inner springs, said get it timed close so it fires up quick and do the break in. All went smooth and it runs great.

[gtorich]

Originally Posted by 62posbonny

Len doesn't break in his engines. That said, he also didn't have any real concerns when we called with break in questions on my buddy's 455. He didnt have an opinion on break in oil, didnt recommend removing inner springs, said get it timed close so it fires up quick and do the break in. All went smooth and it runs great.

Wow, for 7 grand, just shake the dice and hope it runs without any help whatsoever, i know the guy has a good rep, but you would think your getting some help here if needed.

[66sprint6]

Thanks guys for the input and suggestions.

[NeighborsComplaint]

Originally Posted by gtorich

Wow, for 7 grand, just shake the dice and hope it runs without any help whatsoever, i know the guy has a good rep, but you would think your getting some help here if needed.

He builds basically stock motors with a mild hft cam. What is so complicated about break-in? Do you expect hand-holding and someone to tell you to put oil in it, stab in the distributor, make sure you have coolant and don’t let it idle for the first 20 minutes?

[gtorich]

Originally Posted by NeighborsComplaint

He builds basically stock motors with a mild hft cam. What is so complicated about break-in? Do you expect hand-holding and someone to tell you to put oil in it, stab in the distributor, make sure you have coolant and don’t let it idle for the first 20 minutes?

Your missing my point, if your paying someone to build the motor they should break it in, that way if there is a problem it can be fixed right away.........not 4-5 months later at your house after you put the motor in.

Maybe just me, i dont have enough experience breaking in a motor and screwing it up at anywhere between 7-10 grand $$, and then pulling the motor out again to restart the whole deal again.

I dont expect this service for free, but im willing to pay a professional that broke in the motor and said no issues

You dont have to search much on this forum to find plently cam and lifter failures