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breaking in 350 chevy street engine for monte ss
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:25 pm
by mitchman_91
Im currently building a 350 for my street car monte carlo ss im going to put headers on it and i have read that breaking in an engine with headers will mess up or ruin the ceramic coating in them i believe that it is true but has that happend to any of you guys? if you dont mind posting something back i would appreciate it and idk if this is a dumb question but dont be afraid to say if it is or not...
Thanks
Re: breaking in 350 chevy street engine for monte ss
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:16 am
by adamsvega
i would ask the mfg. if this voids the warranty!!!!! i guess if it is pig rich or lean at any time you could mess up the color . i know they dont warranty used headers when you get them done so it sounds bogus ----wtfdik
Re: breaking in 350 chevy street engine for monte ss
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:44 am
by Gameracing
I kinda turned mine red on initial startup, due to retarded timing, but purple metal polish fixed them up pretty good, ckeck the picture.
Re: breaking in 350 chevy street engine for monte ss
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:04 pm
by mitchman_91
thanks for the advice guys i appreciate it
Re: breaking in 350 chevy street engine for monte ss
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:22 pm
by Oldsmoduck
Just make sure you have plently of timing in the motor before you fire it up and get it set to at least 36deg while breaking in the cam.