1998-2002 LS1 F-Body Engine Assembly

Initial start-up is the most critical time in the life of any camshaft. Comp Cams has taken great pains to develop what we feel is the best protective break-in lubricant on the market. It must be spread genrously on all lobes of the cam, on the bottom of the lifters, and on the distributor gear when installing a cam. This is the instant protection you need to guard against any premature wear.

It’s difficult to determine the amount of torque required to provide the correct preload and clamp force of a given fastener. For example— when tightened, dry uncoated fasteners use up about 95% of the applied torque simply by overcoming the friction between the male and female threads. To ensure that all ARP® fasteners provide the optimum level of service, the installed residual stress is calculated and verified experimentally using a superior quality lubricant. It is important to note that the friction coefficients of lubricants vary dramatically, making it difficult to consistently produce the exact amount of stress within the fastener to clamp the components together. That’s why ARP® developed an ultra-consistent lubricant and recommend the use of our premium grade ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT or THREAD SEALER in order to precisely duplicate the recommended tightening specifications provided with all ARP® fasteners.

Assembly Lubricant
• Premium grade Moly base with rust and corrosion inhibitors.
• Effective lubrication range: -30°F to 750°F.
• Load range: 500,000 psi.
• Other applications: Primary assembly lube for engine components, press fitting, gear trains and general machinery.

Thread Sealer
• Teflon based w/rust & corrosion inhibitors.
• Effective range: -30° to 550°F.
• Sealant range: 10,000 psi (pressure).
• Application: delivers a flexible leak-proof seal in aluminum, steel, stainless steel and plastic against coolants, water, gasoline, natural gas and LPG.
• Designed for use with bolts

Note: These products are formulated for use on fasteners. Not recommended for use on rotating components.

Designed to be used a lubricant to apply to potential wear surfaces before assembly in order to prevent metal contact upon startup before adequate lubrication is supplied. Provides three times greater film strength than conventional black Molybdenum Disulfide greases and will not clog oil filters. This product clings to all surfaces and is an excellent rust inhibitor, allowing the storage of parts for years. A thin film of protection is all that is required on mating parts. Will mix with our motor oil and can be used on all lubricated parts such as cams, followers, pistons, and bearings, and bolt threads. Use only a small amount on bearing and piston surfaces - too much can make it difficult to turn over the engine. Red Line Assembly Lube is an excellent corrosion inhibitor and can be used on machined surfaces to provide long-term corrosion protection. Do not use on exhaust bolts or other high temperature bolts which require an anti-seize.

Specifically formulated as an engine assembly lubricant. E.O.S. provides outstanding protection against run-in wear and piston scuffing as well as run-in camshaft lobe and lifter scuffing resulting from insufficient lubrication.

Comp Cams a performance leader launches new lubricant product designed specifically for use by professional engine builders during break-in of new and rebuilt engines With the current government regulations, today’s oils are missing many of the critical ingredients needed for engine protection. Engine builders and performance hobbyists are being forced to add in extra protection additives in order to maintain engine safety and performance – but not anymore. Engineers at COMP Cams® and Endure Performance Lubricants™ have been working hand-in-hand to develop a full line of automotive lubricants, the first being the ZDDP-enhanced Engine Break-In Oil that provides maximum protection during initial engine break-in.  

Heavily tested and proven by the COMP Cams® R&D team, this advanced lubricant provides maximum engine life while also allowing it to reach its full performance potential. It does so by improving the surface mating of valve train components (especially flat tappets), rotating assembly, rod journals, piston rings, valve guides and other vital areas of the engine. This proprietary formula includes the optimum amount of critical additives ZDDP (Zinc & Phosphorus), Molybdenum, detergents and high grade base oil.  

The multi-viscosity, mineral-based COMP Cams® Engine Break-In Oil is fully-formulated and requires no additives or supplements. In addition, this product from the most trusted name in valve train technology is fully compatible with gasoline, methanol and high octane racing fuels.