tomorrow my old engine is coming out of its bay. The replacement is coming along well and will likely be dropped into place a couple weeks from now (after I've cleaned and possibly painted the engine bay).

1- how do i go about setting the timing on my rebuilt 2130 B20 before starting it? it would be nice to at least get it to the point where the engine will fire up and run, if perhaps rough. it's my understanding that, because the oil delivery system relies on engine speeds far above that which the starter motor provides, turning the engine over on the starter motor for long periods of time can be particularly detrimental for cam wear during the first few critical minutes of break in.

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2- my "new" engine was built with the IPD "performance cam kit." i was advised by an engine builder that it might be a good idea to remove the inner set of valve springs during the first 20-30 minutes of cam break-in, "if the outer set is sufficiently stiff on its own," (it's not like i'm going to be tacking 6k rpm during break in). can anyone speak to the wisdom (or lack thereof) in doing this with this particular application? are the outer (larger) springs that come with this kit roughly as stiff as stock B20 springs, or are they significantly softer?

as always, thank you all for your priceless knowledge.

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