Break in of new engine with full roller setup

[Jan Larsson]

Ok got to the stage where I'm very close to fire up my newly built engine (89 TTA), it's been totaly reworked, machined, blueprinted etc.

It got a roller cam setup (CompCam cam and lifters) along with Harland Sharp roller rockers. Roller cam chain setup.

I understand, but like to confirm, I do not need to do the "normal" break in as you do with a flat tappet cam setup correct?

I will use the additive in the mineral oil I'm using (not synthetic) as I believe this is a good move even if I do not have a flat tapped cam.

Any advice, recommendations or should I just fire it up and let it run until normal operating temperature and the shut off to cool down and change oil and filter?

 

[Boost231]

start it up check for leaks and then drive it. put 50-100 miles on it and change oil. No need for breakin like a flat tappet needs.

 

[MSDGN]

Start it up...check for leaks then...take it out right away and get into a little boost 5-8 PSI(several times)...helps to seat the rings...