Running in new ful built engine?

INFMIS · 03-30-2009, 04:59 AM

Hey i have built up a 15grand engine over the last year and ready to run it in.

garret turbo, custom built up cams (cut and re-welded), forged pistons, ACL bearings, EJ20 2.0L closed deck block

Just wondering what is the best oil to run it in on? and what is the best oil to run once run in?

Also any comments the run in process??

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Fongers · 03-30-2009, 05:20 AM

cheap dino, 5-30 IMHO. Don't start pushing it at all until after 500 mi. Then start adding light boost until 1K

moorebl · 03-30-2009, 08:36 AM

i change my oil frequently.after the first 200 miles then 500 miles and then 2k miles. i also didnt go past 3krpm. its good to give it a little boost here and there. my motor burns no oil and runs well.

INFMIS · 03-30-2009, 05:51 PM

Me engine builder said:

"Use Valveline XLD 15w-40 Non-synthetic oil"

Does this sounds rite?

All help appreciated!

benw · 03-30-2009, 05:59 PM

you trusted your builder with $15,000 dollars already, why would you stop listening to him now?

A) he knows your clearances, and what weight of oil is required for proper lubrication
B) he likes the composition of that certain type of oil
C) he will have the best input on engine break-in, so ask him!

For my engine my builder and I elected to run the engine relatively hard, letting it see 4-8 psi of boost quite often, and lots of engine braking to seat the rings. We changed oil at 150, 300, and 1,000 miles. I now have 2,000 miles and will be switching to synthetic on the next change.

INFMIS · 03-30-2009, 08:15 PM

yea im allways getting seccond and third opinions though. do it rite the first time is what im trying to do as this is my first build

n2oiroc · 03-31-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INFMIS

yea im allways getting seccond and third opinions though. do it rite the first time is what im trying to do as this is my first build

benw is on the right track. baby it and it WILL burn oil. the rings need cylinder pressure to push them into the cylinder walls. dont beat the piss out of it, but do run it under mild boost and vary the throttle position and load a lot.

bigolrig · 04-01-2009, 06:48 AM

i babied mine for the 1000 miles, with also some some what hard pulls and engine breaking to get the rings set. My builder also said to run cheap 5-w30 dino oil, then change at 100, 500, 1000 miles then at 1000 i could run any oil.

03-30-2009, 04:59 AM	#1
INFMIS Scooby Newbie Member#: 174494 Join Date: Mar 2008	Running in new ful built engine? Hey i have built up a 15grand engine over the last year and ready to run it in. garret turbo, custom built up cams (cut and re-welded), forged pistons, ACL bearings, EJ20 2.0L closed deck block Just wondering what is the best oil to run it in on? and what is the best oil to run once run in? Also any comments the run in process?? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Fongers Scooby Specialist Member#: 118239 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Beijing and Venice Beach Vehicle: 2002 Built Wagon Wife- 2004 Outback SE	cheap dino, 5-30 IMHO. Don't start pushing it at all until after 500 mi. Then start adding light boost until 1K

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moorebl Scooby Specialist Member#: 59238 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: SWIC	i change my oil frequently.after the first 200 miles then 500 miles and then 2k miles. i also didnt go past 3krpm. its good to give it a little boost here and there. my motor burns no oil and runs well.

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INFMIS Scooby Newbie Member#: 174494 Join Date: Mar 2008	Me engine builder said: "Use Valveline XLD 15w-40 Non-synthetic oil" Does this sounds rite? All help appreciated!

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benw Scooby Specialist Member#: 103320 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Vehicle: 2005 wingless aspen white	you trusted your builder with $15,000 dollars already, why would you stop listening to him now? A) he knows your clearances, and what weight of oil is required for proper lubrication B) he likes the composition of that certain type of oil C) he will have the best input on engine break-in, so ask him! For my engine my builder and I elected to run the engine relatively hard, letting it see 4-8 psi of boost quite often, and lots of engine braking to seat the rings. We changed oil at 150, 300, and 1,000 miles. I now have 2,000 miles and will be switching to synthetic on the next change.

03-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#6
INFMIS Scooby Newbie Member#: 174494 Join Date: Mar 2008	yea im allways getting seccond and third opinions though. do it rite the first time is what im trying to do as this is my first build

04-01-2009, 06:48 AM	#8
bigolrig Scooby Specialist Member#: 185347 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lexington, OH Vehicle: 2002 EVO3 bugeye wag EG33 Swapped 2 dr RS	i babied mine for the 1000 miles, with also some some what hard pulls and engine breaking to get the rings set. My builder also said to run cheap 5-w30 dino oil, then change at 100, 500, 1000 miles then at 1000 i could run any oil.