Originally posted by streets
Any BLONDES wanna take a stab at this one??

Apparently you didn't "break-in" the engine @3500 rpm's for 20-25 minutes which is a common practice applied by "hot rodders" and "street smart" builders, before puttin' them in the vehicle...
Thanks for the thoughts Blondie. Couldn't tell if you were ask'n or assum'n. But just in case you needed a refresher...

http://www.idavette.net/hib/eng-brkn.htm
http://www.aera.org/Consumer/breakin.htm
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Info..._break-in.html