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Mar 3, 2009 | 08:14 AM

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JoshMO

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Re: Engine Building Tips Thread: Add here

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Originally Posted by crxvtec91

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

Why would you use the cheapest oil? Just curious

Mar 3, 2009 | 08:28 AM

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Guy-Fast

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Originally Posted by TTC

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

You run the site now? Threads like this are stupid its way to general of a question and everyone will have a different approach

Mar 3, 2009 | 10:44 AM

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lilpooh21186

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Re: Engine Building Tips Thread: Add here

I Always retoruqe my arp's 500 miles after first install they do losen up if brand new

Mar 3, 2009 | 09:38 PM

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bitchM0VE

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Re: Engine Building Tips Thread: Add here

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Originally Posted by lilpooh21186

I Always retoruqe my arp's 500 miles after first install they do losen up if brand new

Truth. Retorque all the exhaust related ---- after 500 miles after it's heat cycled a few times and set into place it will require a retorque. Personally I use thread locker on every bolt when assembling things. I4's see a lot of vibration that can cause fasteners to loosen. Put heavy grease on flat turbo flanges when assembling, use no gaskets.

Mar 3, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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lilpooh21186

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Re: Engine Building Tips Thread: Add here

i was talking headstuds

Mar 3, 2009 | 11:05 PM

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BoostForLife

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Re: Engine Building Tips Thread: Add here

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Originally Posted by JoshMO

Why would you use the cheapest oil? Just curious

Less additives in the oil make it cheaper that reduce wear. You want to motor to set/wear parts in together faster. Also, very frequent oil changes are required to get the metal shavings out of the oil system. Cheap oil is cheap for frequent oil changes.