nisileighty

Hello all,

While I am aware that this is a VERY controversial topic and has been discussed many many times, I turn to you to find an answer.

I've recently bought a freshly rebuilt SR with all new OEM main/rod bearings, OEM piston rings, cometic valve guide seals, resurfaced head with cometic head gasket, and everything to factory spec. THE BLOCK WAS NOT BORED NOR HONED.

As I purchased the motor, the owner told me the proper way to break it in would be to run it gently for the first 500 miles with non synthetic, change it to whatever oil I choose and I'm good to go. After some research and other saying to "beat the piss out of it" and "drive it how it'll be driven", I'm now torn on what to do.

I didn't put out $$$ for an SR swap to blow it on break in, so any input on the best break in procedure would be very much appreciated. Things such as what you did and the results, people you know who did certain things, etc.

Thank you all again for your input.