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GMCHRIS98 · 12-04-2021, 05:52 PM

Hello im new to this forum

, I got a 2014 camaro ss that has 60k miles It accidentally got money shifted and exhaust valves smacked my pistons and bent most exhaust valves except for 3 of them I got new ls3 valves on it and I’m going to be throwing in a btr cam with standard size forged pistons and stock bottom end just got my crank polished now I just need to take my rotating assembly to get rebalanced and a hone with a ball hone, I’m wondering what oil to use for first start up?? I’ve been seeing the people mention the Joe Gibbs Racing Driven BR30

larry_g · 12-04-2021, 06:22 PM

Driven seems to be doing well for me. I used BR for break-in and then switched for daily use. You can buy a full oil change kit from GPI.

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GMCHRIS98 · 12-04-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

Driven seems to be doing well for me. I used BR for break-in and then switched for daily use. You can buy a full oil change kit from GPI.

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Thanks for letting me know, How many quarts will I need? And ill only be running it for 20 min then swap the oil out to which?

larry_g · 12-04-2021, 08:03 PM

8 quarts, you can run it longer than that.

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Joe.G · 12-05-2021, 08:37 AM

20 Min was more for the older engines with Flat Tappets cams and a true break in oil, I still would only run it for say 500 Miles or so and then change it. I don't believe you need a true break in oil with roller cams and what not.

GMCHRIS98 · 12-05-2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

20 Min was more for the older engines with Flat Tappets cams and a true break in oil, I still would only run it for say 500 Miles or so and then change it. I don't believe you need a true break in oil with roller cams and what not.

Is this the actual process of breaking it in?

larry_g · 12-05-2021, 01:03 PM

Hard to read on my phone but it looks legit.

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Joe.G · 12-05-2021, 07:53 PM

Sounds like a good Plan.

12-04-2021, 05:52 PM	#1
GMCHRIS98 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 View My Garage	What break in oil for Ls3 1st start up Hello im new to this forum , I got a 2014 camaro ss that has 60k miles It accidentally got money shifted and exhaust valves smacked my pistons and bent most exhaust valves except for 3 of them I got new ls3 valves on it and I’m going to be throwing in a btr cam with standard size forged pistons and stock bottom end just got my crank polished now I just need to take my rotating assembly to get rebalanced and a hone with a ball hone, I’m wondering what oil to use for first start up?? I’ve been seeing the people mention the Joe Gibbs Racing Driven BR30

12-04-2021, 06:22 PM	#2
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Driven seems to be doing well for me. I used BR for break-in and then switched for daily use. You can buy a full oil change kit from GPI. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

12-04-2021, 08:03 PM	#4
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	8 quarts, you can run it longer than that. https://gwatneyperformance.com/produ...#configuration Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

12-05-2021, 08:37 AM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	20 Min was more for the older engines with Flat Tappets cams and a true break in oil, I still would only run it for say 500 Miles or so and then change it. I don't believe you need a true break in oil with roller cams and what not. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

12-05-2021, 01:03 PM	#7
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Hard to read on my phone but it looks legit. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

12-05-2021, 07:53 PM	#8
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Sounds like a good Plan. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.