Engine Break-in Question

[Jakey]

Major thread resurrection but, interesting article (granted it is about aircraft engines):
http://www.lycoming.textron.com/main.jsp?bodyPage=/support/publications/keyReprints/operation/engineBreakIn.html

On a side note, what the hell ever happened to Bucky?

[Kracka]

All S2k engines are revved to 9k before being installed in the car to ensure the engine and VTEC is working/running/engaging properly. My personal feeling is, with today's technologies, people think WAY too much into break-in and should just drive the thing. This is regarding new from the factory engines, but modern engines don't even need the first oil change any earlier than the regular interval. A lot of companies even use a special moly-additive in the factory oil so its beneficial to leave that oil in until 3-7k depending on how you drive and the conditions (per owner's manual).