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rich weyand · 07-22-2015, 01:34 PM

New engines are made to tighter tolerances than engines back in the day. You can also run synthetic oils in them from the get-go, which for a classic engine is a no-no.

Like I said, just get the 350/260, break it in as per instructions, and switch to a full-synth oil with a zinc additive at 3000 miles. It will last you 150,000 miles if not abused.

And for $1460 delivered, that's a lot of value.

07-22-2015, 01:34 PM	#23
rich weyand Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 1,041	Re: Chevy Performance Crate Motors - Dealers That Dyno? New engines are made to tighter tolerances than engines back in the day. You can also run synthetic oils in them from the get-go, which for a classic engine is a no-no. Like I said, just get the 350/260, break it in as per instructions, and switch to a full-synth oil with a zinc additive at 3000 miles. It will last you 150,000 miles if not abused. And for $1460 delivered, that's a lot of value. __________________ Rich Weyand 1978 K10 RCSB DD.