GS 400 Engine Break In

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by gsman, May 7, 2012.

  1. gsman

    gsman '67 GS 400

    I will be getting my '67 GS 400 engine back from the builder shortly and I have a question regarding break in. Some of my buddies are telling me you need to start it and run it at a certain RPM for 15, 20 or 30 minutes to properly break it in. Others tell me to just install it and go - basically, don't beat on it for 500 miles. This engine rebuild is fairly basic with only a mild Comp Cam and a few other bits. Otherwise, it's pretty stock. Can you guys share some of your advice? I really want to break this in right and don't want to deal with having to fix it a again soon.

    Thanks!

    Dave

    ---------- Post added at 08:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:24 PM ----------

    I should have posted this in Street/Strip not Race. Sorry about that.
     
  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

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