Check out these eight essential engine break-in tips from Kit Car Magazine.

“Do not idle the engine for any extended period at this time. This is critical to break in the camshaft.” Roller cam engines do not require this procedure.

Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cons: Camshaft break-in can be tricky and there is always a chance of break-in failure. Rpm limits should be kept in the 5,500-6,000 rpm range, as valve float is a prevalent ...

A solid roller cam will easily take higher rpm if you need it for a free-breathing track engine, but on the street, a typical performance grind hydraulic roller and the 6,500 rpm threshold is fine ...

It’s time to take advantage of the power opportunities variable valve timing offers instead of performing a VVT-delete in your engine build.

Before you send that atmospheric V8 up to its 8,600-rpm redline, the 2023 Corvette Z06 requires a brief engine break-in, as detailed in the following video.

But that can be disastrous for a factory-fresh engine. No worries if that new car is a C8-generation Corvette — GM has a slick way to make sure you obey the engine break-in procedure.