I'm hoping to start a resource thread with various engine building tips, links, pics and write ups would be great.

 

New motor, rip hard done.

 

first startup, wait 10secs as you back out onto the road with no throttle input, and proceed to do dirty thirds straight to redline

 

Most motors I care about I warm up for 10 to 20min, shut it down and change the oil. Then run the motor hard for about 20miles or so, come back and change the oil again. Then rip here hard for the next 200miles and rechange the oil. Mind you to use the cheapest oil you can

 

Get a couple books on engine building and read up.

 

LOL its to make a sticky for general build tech from actual experience.

 

www.racingsecrets.com

They have an informative newsletter and some free tips. I've learned a few things with thier newsletters.

 

Pay attention to your ring end gaps and your piston to wall clearance.

Make sure you spin the motor over once or twice before you take it off the stand.

Those are the biggest two I can think of, if it spins over, makes compression, you'll probably be good to go.

 

but NOT oil filters. $2 you spend now is better than the head you trash later

 

After you start it up and get it half way warmed up, take it out and slowly take it up to 4k(assuming everything is ok and not leaking), and let it engine brake itself all the way down to about 2k. Do that a few times and start working your way up the rpm range. Rember hi vac & rpms will help seat your rings.