So, this weekend, I'm getting the truck ready for the 7.0 class

[turbostang]

Just too much to change right now. I have all of the traditional parts, and it could be cheaply fixed for under 100$. I'll probably put a good cam in it this time around. Not sure if I'll redo the shortblock or not though.

[Lason]

put a new bumpstick and lifters in it along with a oil change and have fun. Oh and starter flexplate. I dont envy you there, I hate changing flexplates!

[turbostang]

I'll check into that Danny, I've been meaning to go over there and check that site out - I'm sure its' a wealth of info.

Lason, man... IDK about just changing the cam, this thing went flat in about a total of 1 hour of run time. I suspect it was the lifter bore, they all had light surface rust when it was initially put together - maybe I missed one?

I'd suspect the bearings are pretty tore up from that much hard metal. All that combined wtih the already present blowby, man I can't trust it.

I have my eyes on a few different engines. It would be nice to build one that runs about 6.80's on motor.. it would be easy to slow it down to run the 7.0 class..

[Baron Von Crowder]

Brooks, apparently breakin with flat tappet cams requires an additive now, moreso than ever. Oil has had all the good shit taken out, and so has fuel.

We did nearly the same thing to a 351 in less run time, all the lobes went flat after about 30 mins. Everything checked out fine, so the only thing left is oil, as we were told.

[turbostang]

This time around, I'll most likely run the additive(s).

Man, just last year I did the same thing in my other truck - no problems. that's sad that they've taken the good shit from the oil!

[Baron Von Crowder]

This time around, I'll most likely run the additive(s).

Man, just last year I did the same thing in my other truck - no problems. that's sad that they've taken the good shit from the oil!

But the kids!!!!!! Think of the kids!!!!

[gearhead78]

New oil sucks. I have had good luck with GM EOS to break one in...knock on wood

[bigshoe]

This time around, I'll most likely run the additive(s).

Man, just last year I did the same thing in my other truck - no problems. that's sad that they've taken the good shit from the oil!

Just buy a roller cam and quit fucking around with that flat tappet shit.

[turbostang]

Just buy a roller cam and quit fucking around with that flat tappet shit.

Well motherfucker, that cam and lifters would be more than the whole truck's worth! lol!

[greenbullitt]

New oil sucks. I have had good luck with GM EOS to break one in...knock on wood

ive been told that gm has stopped producing it. Valvoline race vr1 has the good shit from what im told..i saw some at brooks, but that may have been for the other car

[bigshoe]

Well motherfucker, that cam and lifters would be more than the whole truck's worth! lol!

You're the fucking fabricator, make some Ford shit work.

Edit: better yet put a Ford motor in it.

[turbostang]

You're the fucking fabricator, make some Ford shit work.

Edit: better yet put a Ford motor in it.

bleh..You don't know how close this thign was to getting an Iron Eagle 331!

[junk racing]

ill check with a guy over here near me im buying a bunch of parts from, he prolly has a shortblock laying around... Ill let you know brooks

[gearhead78]

ive been told that gm has stopped producing it. Valvoline race vr1 has the good shit from what im told..i saw some at brooks, but that may have been for the other car

I was told a will back that even VR1 has had the zinc taken out. Brad Penn oil has it but its expensive as hell.

[slowbrick2]

royal purple break in oil. Sorry bout tbe bad luck. Glad it didnt happen to me thou.