Took my engine to the machine shop.
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donsrods
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Thanks for the link. Looks like they are setup to do only Ford cams, but that is a great idea.
Don
Don
junker39
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I just noticed that Don. The ones I've sent them just happened to be all Fords. I guess I got lucky and didn't ship them a Chevy cam. I just emailed them asking if they know of anyone that does non-Ford. I'll let you know when they answer. Thanks.
JBailey
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About 10-15 years ago I helped a friend and his dad with their stock car. We never followed Comp Cams break-in procedure, we'd get the motor installed make sure it fired and ran properly then head to the race track. He run the race, which would be about 15 minutes going from 3000-7200 rpm and we never had a problem. I do remember one time we went through all the time to follow the break-in procedure to the tee and the cam didn't last one night on the track.
But I've heard people that do the break-in procedure and never have any problems. You're mileage may vary, lol.
But I've heard people that do the break-in procedure and never have any problems. You're mileage may vary, lol.
440Clark
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I'm gonna throw one more thing out here, not necessarily directed at Don, but all my RRR friends. I hope I'm not just stating the obvious but - If you can find a "modern" block to begin your build with, you will be way ahead of the curve. At least as far as SBC or SBF, a roller cam block generally gets you all the good stuff right off the bat. Cylinders that are round with less wear because instead of a carb with a choke washing cylinders they were FI. Better connecting rods and pistons that probably will have less mileage, easy one piece rear main seal and the kicker, a hydraulic roller cam set up. Yeah, the cams are a little more money but, no special oil and they make great power. At my favorite speed shop the owner will try his BEST to talk you out of a hydraulic flat tappet or solid flat tappet cam because he has seen this very same issue play out time and time again.
junker39
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Here's what I got from Camresearch:
Although we haven't advertised it online, we do offer the service for small and big block Chevy engines. Would this help you out? If so, give us a call anytime at 303-762-0022 with any questions.
Thanks for the email!
Cam Research
So, you Chevy guys can do your cam break-in the easy way, too.
Although we haven't advertised it online, we do offer the service for small and big block Chevy engines. Would this help you out? If so, give us a call anytime at 303-762-0022 with any questions.
Thanks for the email!
Cam Research
So, you Chevy guys can do your cam break-in the easy way, too.
