Biggest mistake ever- lunati cams

MerlinsMopar said

Well between this and the e body site, I got the information I was looking for. I also got some informative videos which pushed me to making a smart decision.
I decided to remove the inner springs for cam break in just to give the cam it's best chance to survive.
Spring psi is set and I am using a product called Z paste for the cam, lifters, pushrod tips, and valve tips along with the drivin br30 break-in oil. I was looking for the easy way out and excuses to leave the inner springs in but that's not following the instructions and was foolish to take reputable machinists recommendations, even if it would possibly get thru the break in.
I appreciate all who chimed in on the issue and will post the outcome once I get thru this. I also got a reply for the pc3048 torque specs from speedmaster and they stated 95ftlb with their studs.
I can finally finish what I started without regret.

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Im not sure what Z paste is but there are some questionable cam lubes out there.

Excellent decision to remove the inners.

Excellent decision to use a dedicated break in oil.

Just make sure you have a known good carb and ignition.

Drop the distributor in and line it up so it has at least 30 degrees of timing on it when it fires. 40 degrees is even better. Retarded timing builds exhaust heat and that will stick exhaust valves.

A small oil or water leak isn’t an issue so keep the engine running unless it’s gushing leak.

I start at 2500 RPM and cycle the engine up to 3k or so for a bit and then down to 2k for a bit. Varying the RPM helps keep the lifters rotating.

Once you get through the 20-25 minute break in cycle, cut the filter open and get a look. Drop your inners in and do another 15-20 break in cycle.

Cut the filter open again and if it’s clean screw a new filter on it, change to your regular oil and go beat the snot out of it.