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Proper engine break in procedure with boost

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I am upgrading my SC to a vortech v2sq. I just built a solid 302 motor with all new rings and bearings and fresh block. I am getting the car tuned come spring when it is complete, however I feel the need to break the motor in before tuning. Should I rig the motor for NA and cruise around for a few hundred miles prior? or should I put a large pulley on the blower and not try to put a lot of boost into the motor? I also wonder if the oil will circulate if the blower is not hooked up to the belt. Ive never run into this situation before, anyone with valid reasons and prior knowledge are welcome to comment. Its too hard to make up my mind.
 

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break it in like a n/a engine
no high rpm stuff, dont beat on it so much
as long as your not on it, you wont be producing much (if any) boost so... its really a non-issue
 

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Do a few 1/2-3/4 throttle pulls to like 5k rpm or so in 2nd and 3rd gear. Let it decel in gear. Vary the speed, rpm and gear when doing this. Break it in with the blower.
 

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Grn92LX said:
Do a few 1/2-3/4 throttle pulls to like 5k rpm or so in 2nd and 3rd gear. Let it decel in gear. Vary the speed, rpm and gear when doing this. Break it in with the blower.
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