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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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i just got my tranny back from the shop it was fully built new everything and a Circle D stall what should i do to break it in really good i dont want to mess anything up on it so far it has 11 miles on it with no more then 2000 rpms
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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My local shop said if its war, shifting fine and fliud level is good then you good to go. I waited about 100 miles before I felt ok enough the go WOT 1st and 2nd. Thats who just Built my and installed a shift kit. I don't think they would tell me that if it wasnt true cause I have a 90 day warranty with mine.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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i have a 1yr no questions asked warranty so ill go for a drive in the city n get some miles on her
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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well i dont think there is an actual break in period like an engine. if it was put on a dyno and tested then i would say your good. i still took it easy for about 50 miles to make sure everything worked the way it should. make it do a lot of shifting.
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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i dont think there is a break in period!!

i was able to test out my ACE STAGE 2 on the way home after getting it installed on a GT and lets just say it was worth every penny..
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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no break in period- if it works then its good to go!
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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No real break in period. Install the transmission and fill with fluid. Take it on a short road test and verify all gears and lock up is working good. Bring back to look over and recheck fluid. Then bring to track to see what it will do.

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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Our units come dyno tested so I'm not really concerned with brake in. I recommend the exact same advice as what Chris @ CircleD has posted. No real brake in needed. Vince
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Originally Posted by witry
i just got my tranny back from the shop it was fully built new everything and a Circle D stall what should i do to break it in really good i dont want to mess anything up on it so far it has 11 miles on it with no more then 2000 rpms
It takes me 2000rpms to move lol. Your gonna have to drive it normal at least, then get on it a little to see if everything is actually working ok. Only one way to find out.
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i'll like too do a few heat cycles once you know the fluid is where it should be before you stuff the pedal.
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