ORIGINAL: itsnotskidding
im not saying my engine died.. im saying the o.s 30vg max has amazing torque for the 1st 3 gallon but it starts to wear of after that!.. still runs well, but not as well... if that makes sense??...
Most big block engines are just comming into their own at around a gallon. At three gallons it should be at it's peak. It should not be getting weaker at that point.
Proper break-in really is key to a long engine life and temps of 200 - 210 are key for a proper break-in.