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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 07:04 AM
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Default break in for new converter?

is there any?, (not for my ls1, for reg. 350 turbo trans)
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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Nope, just let the motor and tranny come up to operating tempurature...then check fluid level while the vehicle is running and in Park. If all is good go stomp on it!

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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Yea thats all i did about 15000 miles ago , To bad we dont live closer NoCatzz Id love to hit it up with you.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Default Re: break in for new converter?

I was told to baby ot for the frst 150 miles ot so.. The clutches need time to break in ... I would not got OWT under 150 miles.. PLay it safe you can rack up 150 mile in one day easily..
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