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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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Ill be finishing my install of my new tranny, ss3800, & tranny cooler tomorrow. What kind of break in times should I follow for the converter before I drive it like normal (which is slightly harder than john force)??
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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No break in needed for a converter.

Have fun.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 11:46 PM
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really!@?!?! WOOOOHOOOO!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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I personally didn't wait on any of my converters but I've heard at least 100-150 miles
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 12:07 AM
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anyone know how long to break in a built th 350?
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 09:59 AM
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My TCI SSF 3500 didn't need a break in period, just crank it up and drive it like you stold it. Good luck

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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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Yank claims a break-in is needed for the linings on the lockup clutch and say they will not warranty the converter if you don't break it in properly.I guess it's possible to glaze the linings,I don't know how else they could tell if the proper break-in was done.I'd just avoid hard launches for a 100 miles or so.
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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I've been told by numerous sources a 100-150 mile break in is a good idea. The first 5-10 miles should be spent just driving the car and checking the fluid anyway.

I'd err on the side of caution. Taking it easy for a day or two can't do any wrong
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by whitt1
Yank claims a break-in is needed for the linings on the lockup clutch and say they will not warranty the converter if you don't break it in properly.I guess it's possible to glaze the linings,I don't know how else they could tell if the proper break-in was done.I'd just avoid hard launches for a 100 miles or so.
I've heard this too, about Yank needing 100-150 for break in. Nothing was in the box for the verter and nothing was said at time of purchase about it, so I didn't go by any break in until I got on here and someone told me that. After hearing that I took it a little easier, but not much. I did notice it wasn't as loose after some miles got on it.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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<----problem!!!!!!!!!!






No traction at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 mph. Damn smoke show! Good thing I work here and Ill have a new set of drags on before I go home tonite!
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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thats a problem i cant wait to have...this sat my 3500 stall goes in
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i'm a good boy

how big of a discount can i get on some tires now?

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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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shhhhh & yes
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