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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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ok so i just got my h/c/i complete. is there a specific break in for this? i put new oil that i had just layin around in it before i started it but i did use a lot of lube on the cam so im gonna change it again after a few miles. im just curious on how long i should wait b 4 changin the oil again and bein able to beat on it?
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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a couple hundred miles i suppose
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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drive it around the block, if it doesn't make any wierd noises and no leaks, then let it rip!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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i already drove it up and down my side street. and let it idle for 30 min. sounds just fine no leaks or anything.

can i beat on it w/ the assembly lube in there? i was told i shouldnt do it. but i used the red liquid stuff not the paste
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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heck ,,,,go flog it a few times!!!!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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haha okay well i guess tomorrow after is on the road ill see how she runs lol
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nacanitihs
haha okay well i guess tomorrow after is on the road ill see how she runs lol
What H/C/I did you go with?
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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read the whole thing https://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0l...ld-thread.html "Build Thread "
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by nacanitihs
read the whole thing https://mustangforums.com/forum/5-0l...ld-thread.html "Build Thread "
Nice build bro, I myself would also expect 12's from that much work. BTW, I was looking at your handle name and it just jumped right out at me. I LOL'd!
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Originally Posted by mjr46
drive it around the block, if it doesn't make any wierd noises and no leaks, then let it rip!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1 I got on mine pretty much right away.



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