Breaking in a new build, need some tips.
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From: Millstone Twp, NJ
Breaking in a new build, need some tips. Getting close to starting my new build. Been reading quite a bit and figured this would be a good place to ask the question since the engine is procharged.
What is a good break in procedure for a new engine that will see boost? Putting load on the engine as soon as possible seems to be key in seating the rings. I plan on starting the engine and let it get to operating temperature to make sure the thing isn't pissing fluids. If that goes well, driveshaft and torque arm will go on so I can take it for a spin.
Now is the question, how do I put load on the engine through the gears without getting into boost? I have a mail tune to just get it started but don't want to boost the engine until its on the dyno with the tuner.
I want to do this the right way so any tips would be appreciated.
What is a good break in procedure for a new engine that will see boost? Putting load on the engine as soon as possible seems to be key in seating the rings. I plan on starting the engine and let it get to operating temperature to make sure the thing isn't pissing fluids. If that goes well, driveshaft and torque arm will go on so I can take it for a spin.
Now is the question, how do I put load on the engine through the gears without getting into boost? I have a mail tune to just get it started but don't want to boost the engine until its on the dyno with the tuner.
I want to do this the right way so any tips would be appreciated.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Millstone Twp, NJ
Make sense to just leave the blower belt off? My concern is unfiltered air in the system if I remove a charge pipe.
Regarding ring seated, I guess I read too much and this can take time and if not done properly, they won't seat effectively.
Regarding ring seated, I guess I read too much and this can take time and if not done properly, they won't seat effectively.
I'm going to have this same issue. I also have a mail order tune to get it started. I'm going to drive it while watching the boost and RPM gauges to see when the boost starts to come in then keep it below that point. Plus, I plan on paying for extra dyno time to have them fully seat them while on the dyno. As far as seat time, some rings seat rather quickly while some may need some help. 
Last edited by Monte4ever; Mar 9, 2011 at 07:00 PM.
if the turbos are on the car during break in..........
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USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
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USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
if the turbos are on the car during break in..........
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
USE AN INLINE OIL FILTER FOR THE TURBOS
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