New LS1
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Teching In
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From: Plymouth, MI
New LS1 Just picked up my LS1 yesterday. Got a pretty sharp Camaro to go with it and GM is giving me $2002 back. What a deal.
My question is: The owner's manual says it needs 500 miles on it to be broken in. Does GM realize how many 1/4 miles this is. It is going to take me forever to get it broken in. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Seriously, I would appreciate some recommendations on break-in before I start racing? What is working for others?
By the way, some guy that goes by 2Quick4u says this is the best LS1 sight in the world. Of course I think he is some TN redneck. What can he possibly know. Just kidding J.L. TN has some of the best hotrodders in the world. If you don't believe it, just ask us.
My question is: The owner's manual says it needs 500 miles on it to be broken in. Does GM realize how many 1/4 miles this is. It is going to take me forever to get it broken in. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Seriously, I would appreciate some recommendations on break-in before I start racing? What is working for others?
By the way, some guy that goes by 2Quick4u says this is the best LS1 sight in the world. Of course I think he is some TN redneck. What can he possibly know. Just kidding J.L. TN has some of the best hotrodders in the world. If you don't believe it, just ask us.
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Re: New LS1 It doesn't take that long, it seems to be the longest part of having the car....I would change the oil after 500 too.....But as soon as you hit the marker you can start getting on it..... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
The most power you will get out of the car though will start to take place around 7000-10000 miles....car really picks up then
The most power you will get out of the car though will start to take place around 7000-10000 miles....car really picks up then
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From: Tullahoma TN
Re: New LS1 Hey Ken, good see you made it over. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Ken is one of those hairdryer Buick guys <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
This post really probably belongs in the LS1/LS6 engine tech section, but I have a sneaking suspicion why you put it here <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> .
I think I first raced mine when it had about 400 miles on it, maybe less, can't remember, too long ago. But like BigBos says, after 7-10K she will really pick up.
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This post really probably belongs in the LS1/LS6 engine tech section, but I have a sneaking suspicion why you put it here <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> .
I think I first raced mine when it had about 400 miles on it, maybe less, can't remember, too long ago. But like BigBos says, after 7-10K she will really pick up.
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