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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Ok i need to know what the major builders are doing with engine break-in. People who have motors by vendors like VA speed, SNL, HKE, LMR. LME, Gforce etc. can you please explain the break in process.

Mileage, Oil type, Intervals, Dyno etc.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Joe Gibbs break in oil is what we recommend and offer.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Joe Gibbs break in oil is what we recommend and offer.
no store on ur web site?was lookin for parts..
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by allan808
no store on ur web site?was lookin for parts..
Online store was down for a bit today, not sure why. But pm me if your looking for something and cant find it. I dont have everything listed.
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Originally Posted by allan808
no store on ur web site?was lookin for parts..
The online store is down right now, what were you looking for?
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm This is against conventional wisdom but it has worked well for me...
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