vbls

iTrader: (17)

i know its 150 miles, but my question is i have a 2000 camaro, just bought a ss 3600 yank, i dont have plates on the car and keep it off the street as much as possible, whats the best way to break it in without driving on the street? any ideas

mjs1012

iTrader: (36)

You need to drive the car in order to break the converter in.

LS-ONE_DAY

Converter break in periods vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. I know depending on what series Yank they usually suggest 150-300 miles I think of regular driving. When I was talking to Greg when I got my FTI he said to drive it easy for 15 minutes then check the fluid and then put the hammer down right away lol

senicalj4579

iTrader: (41)

+1 and thats all there is to it.

c0ncEpT

iTrader: (4)

My converter guy told me the same thing. Warm the car up check the fluid. Then put the beating on it.

mjs1012

iTrader: (36)

Op I have the same converter as you and I was lucky enough to have it semi broken in when I sent it to flt so it can be tested with my new tranny, but Dave at yank told me that this wasn't enough and it still needed to be driven about 100 more miles before I beat on it. So there's no way around how your converter needs to be broken in.

vbls

iTrader: (17)

would it work if i put the rear tires on jack stands and let it run???

mike13

iTrader: (27)

No really, no load or heat put into the converter. Just go drive the car like posted, check fluid .

lt1-xjs

I put mine in, drove 1/4 mile down the street stopped and then let it rip. That was over 7 years ago.

FTICONVERTERS

iTrader: (3)

Break in period!!! Install the converter. get warmed up and recheck the fluid. The go out and try to BREAK it!!!


Greg