Cam break in additive questions?

I'm getting ready to install my cam in my sbc and was wondering what break in additive you all like to use or recommend. Its basically a stock 1970 350 sbc and I'm going to put a mild hydraulic cam. Thanks

 

Brad Penn Break-In Oil

 

I added a pint of Lucas Zinc enriched break-in oil to my engine.......pricey at $14.00......

CB

 

Comp cams makes an additive for cam break in.

 

ZDDPlus I sell it by the case to engine builders...

 

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same as above

 

Use what ever the cam manufacturer recommends.

 

I like to use the Moly based cam break in lube you get with the cam. The ZDDPlup is also a good idea. We run it in everything from Flat head to Ferrari's.

 

Who sells the Brad Penn oil here in Central Texas?

 

Is all this stuff mail order only? Are there any good break in additives in the parts stores. I'm getting close to a fresh start up. I like using cash and hate paying shipping.

 

There are a large variety of "Break In" oils and most major parts stores have them. Unless the engine is a "high end" race engine all of these will work just fine.
Good luck !

 

I've always used Lucas. You can buy it at parts stores and Walmart. It's ususally $11.

 

GM Engine Oil Supplement--EOS

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?singlepart=1&partnumber=EOS

This is what GM reccommends, and is what I have been using for 35 years. Used to be if you wanted warranty on a GM cam you better have a can of this on the sales slip, also.

overspray

 

Are you talking about the oil stabilizer? Doesn't that stuff thicken the oil?

 

Lucas also makes a ZDDP break in additive.

Bob

 

I just put Valvoline synthetic racing oil in the engine and go.
I have never lost a cam to wear and my chrome rings seat almost instantly.
How to break in an engine has been discussed here many times and it does
NOT involve idling and low rpm's.

"Been in the cam business 59 years"

 

Does anyone got the part number to that lucas break in addative?

 

EOS from GM

 

According to Brad Penn these are the closest to you;


1. Smiley's Racing Products
1622 Sawdust Rd
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 362-7872

2. Smiley's Racing Products
700 W Kennedale Pkwy
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 572-7467

3. Smiley's Racing Products
103 Gross Rd
Mesquite , TX 75149
(972) 289-7223

4. Dallas Motorsports
13518 Floyd Circle
Dallas , TX 75243
(972) 644-2533

5. Simons Petroleum
313 Hwy 114
Bridgeport, TX 76426
405-324-5823 Ext: 940-683-3057

6. Smiley's Racing Products
19053 US Hwy 82 West
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 868-0016

 

I just used Lucas on the 390 in my 60 Tbird, run it at 2000 rpm for twenty minutes as per the machine shop that did the block work, we'll see how it holds up now. Last flat tappet motor I did didn't add anything and have around 7000 miles on it with no problems.

 

If I use break in additive I use the stuff from GM. You buy it at the dealer. good stuff.

When I was working for Hap Jones we used Castrol break in oil on the bikes. I have used it in cars with good success but if you go to autozone and say I want 5 quarts of Castrol break in oil they ore going to go "HUH?"

 

While scratching their ***.