breaking in a new motor build...
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breaking in a new motor build...
k i just got my block back from benson's, gonna put in JE pistons, eagle rods, then putting a turbo on shortly after.. my question is what procedures should i do to make sure it lasts and i dont **** it up early in its life? what oils should i use and for how long, and then what should i switch to? how long should i run it for before i put the turbo kit on it? etc etc, specifics would be a great help, thanks 
on my old motor, my piston rings became shot after about 50k miles. it probably wasn't broken in right, and the guy who did the build that i bought the car from probably didn't use the right oils in the beginning, not to mention it was revved up to 9500rpm atleast a dozen times a day
i just want to make sure this thing lasts more than 50k miles... what should i do/ what shouldnt i do? (not rev above 4k for the first 1000 miles?)
on my old motor, my piston rings became shot after about 50k miles. it probably wasn't broken in right, and the guy who did the build that i bought the car from probably didn't use the right oils in the beginning, not to mention it was revved up to 9500rpm atleast a dozen times a day
i just want to make sure this thing lasts more than 50k miles... what should i do/ what shouldnt i do? (not rev above 4k for the first 1000 miles?)
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Re: breaking in a new motor build... (lke2drvgsr)
oil- https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=861226
oil and reving- https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=674674 5th post down is good
another good thread- https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=413044
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oil and reving- https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=674674 5th post down is good
another good thread- https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=413044
search is your friend
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Re: breaking in a new motor build... (redturbocivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redturbocivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i broke my benson block in on the dyno....for tuning reasons</TD></TR></TABLE>
Broke mine (not Benson) in on the dyno as well. Perfect 200 compression across the board.
Broke mine (not Benson) in on the dyno as well. Perfect 200 compression across the board.
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Re: breaking in a new motor build... (redturbocivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redturbocivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i broke my benson block in on the dyno....for tuning reasons</TD></TR></TABLE>
same here
same here
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Re: breaking in a new motor build... (lke2drvgsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lke2drvgsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my question is what procedures should i do to make sure it lasts and i dont **** it up early in its life? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Have it built by someone who knows what they are doing.
Have it built by someone who knows what they are doing.
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Re: breaking in a new motor build... (Suprdave)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Suprdave »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Have it built by someone who knows what they are doing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Broke mine in on the dyno and it's doing great!
Have it built by someone who knows what they are doing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Broke mine in on the dyno and it's doing great!
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