Are you going to run a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft and not sure how to break it in? Edelbrock takes a look at the proper break-in procedures to ensure a long life out of your performance cam…
More aggressive lobe designs, stronger valve springs, and changes to the additives in modern motor oils make a “wiped” cam lobe much more likely than in the days of classic muscle cars.
That said, the first few minutes of operation will determine the long-term survival of your flat-tappet camshaft.
Here are a few very important tips for properly breaking in your high-performance flat tappet camshaft…
