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GeneBob · 03-06-2021, 02:59 PM

From reading through this I can see a few things that stand out:
1. Brent will always have a contradictory answer to anything and everything.
2. I am sure we are all impressed with the cost of the racing engines.
If the racing engines were properly broke-in, maybe they would last longer.
3. If you take your engine to a shop and ask them to apply their expertise and best judgement to the machining and assembly of your engine, LISTEN TO THEM. They put their blood, sweat and tears into becoming experts in engine rebuilding. When you get the engine back, it is a reflection of their work so they get to tell you how to handle the baby they just returned to you. Yes, you paid for their expertise but it is still their engine during the break-in period. If you do not listen to them and your engine craps out, see how far you get with "Well, I read a blog that said..."

03-06-2021, 02:59 PM	#43
GeneBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Denver Area Posts: 433	Re: What is Engine 'Break-in'?? From reading through this I can see a few things that stand out: 1. Brent will always have a contradictory answer to anything and everything. 2. I am sure we are all impressed with the cost of the racing engines. If the racing engines were properly broke-in, maybe they would last longer. 3. If you take your engine to a shop and ask them to apply their expertise and best judgement to the machining and assembly of your engine, LISTEN TO THEM. They put their blood, sweat and tears into becoming experts in engine rebuilding. When you get the engine back, it is a reflection of their work so they get to tell you how to handle the baby they just returned to you. Yes, you paid for their expertise but it is still their engine during the break-in period. If you do not listen to them and your engine craps out, see how far you get with "Well, I read a blog that said..."