how long for break in????

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Feb 12, 2007 | 06:37 PM

00slowredz

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how long for break in????

I am getting my gears installed within the next few weeks. I was just wondering how long it will take to break them in...

Feb 12, 2007 | 11:05 PM

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500mi

Feb 12, 2007 | 11:14 PM

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6-8 (I say 8-10, but what do I know) complete temperature cycles.

It has nothing to do with milage, other than each temperature cycle equates to roughly 25-30 miles one way. Let it cool to ambient and start the next cycle.

It would be like driving to work 25-30 miles one way... letting it cool to ambient while at work and then... driving it home. That is 2 cycles a day... or about a week for you 9-5ers.

Then... be nice to it for another 500 miles.

Feb 13, 2007 | 11:22 AM

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Yea, heat cycles are where its at. Also change the fluid and check for wear aver 500 or so miles.

Mar 11, 2007 | 10:34 PM

00slowredz

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yea i waited a week.....got it tuned and mashed on it pretty good today. and now i brought this thread back from the dead

Mar 11, 2007 | 11:17 PM

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so how is it coming u havnt busted ur rear yet have you.lol. jk

Mar 12, 2007 | 12:09 AM

00slowredz

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no, i really gave it hell today too lol...for a car that HAD just boltons and 2.73 gears in the rear, its like a night and day difference now. it used to be a dogggg out of the hole....today, i went wot at about 30mph and went sideways. i love it already. the guy only did a quick little tune today cuz we ran out of time too. cant wait til we really get it dialed in, i dont think 12s are gonna be a problem AT ALL