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Ziggster · 01-02-2021, 08:37 AM

Doing some more research, and there is local dyno shop that says they can break-in your engine for you. I guess a cam needs 20-30 mins at 2,000 - 2,500 rpm's at no load, whereas the rings require alternating high load to seat them properly which only comes from either driving the vehicle or using an engine dyno, Will call them this week to get more info. Did learn that you should NOT use syn oil for at least the first 4,000 miles! Half day is CAN$750.00, but at least engine will be broken-in properly, and I'll know how much torque/Hp the little mill makes which alone almost seems worth it. Seems like a win-win to me. Lol!

01-02-2021, 08:37 AM	#16
Ziggster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 855	Re: Is it normal to build an engine test stand? Doing some more research, and there is local dyno shop that says they can break-in your engine for you. I guess a cam needs 20-30 mins at 2,000 - 2,500 rpm's at no load, whereas the rings require alternating high load to seat them properly which only comes from either driving the vehicle or using an engine dyno, Will call them this week to get more info. Did learn that you should NOT use syn oil for at least the first 4,000 miles! Half day is CAN$750.00, but at least engine will be broken-in properly, and I'll know how much torque/Hp the little mill makes which alone almost seems worth it. Seems like a win-win to me. Lol!