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Old 12-12-2013, 10:34 PM   #1
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Joe Gibbs BR30 or LS30

Doing a cam swap soon (night fury)!!! Do I need to use JG BR30 for brake in or just use the JG LS30? Should I change the oil after my dyno tune?
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Old 12-13-2013, 07:19 AM   #2
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Just use LS30, no need for break-in oil.
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Old 12-13-2013, 04:06 PM   #3
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Should I change the ls30 after dyno tuning or wait 3000 miles?
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Old 12-13-2013, 04:07 PM   #4
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BR30 is for NEW motors only.

LS30 you got it !
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Old 12-13-2013, 06:36 PM   #5
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Thanx. I'll just go with the ls30 then.
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Old 12-16-2013, 12:37 AM   #6
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How long does the ls30 supposed to last between changes?
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Old 02-06-2014, 01:27 AM   #7
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anybody on the change interval. JG recommends useing the break in oil wit ha cam install.
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Old 02-06-2014, 07:10 PM   #8
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I was wondering about the interval as well. Anyone?
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