How do you guys break in your motors?
10-13-2005, 11:38 PM
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I am in the middle of rebuilding mine as well, and was wondering the same thing. I want it to last and all, but think I like this method much better lol
I've read different opinions on both sides of this through out this board, but seems most in this thread agree with this type of break in. Still curious to see other opinions too.
I've read different opinions on both sides of this through out this board, but seems most in this thread agree with this type of break in. Still curious to see other opinions too.
10-19-2005, 12:41 AM
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I am building a 408 right now and if I understand this thread correctly and the general concensus the correct way to break in an engine to get max power and longevity is
start it up dont let it idle and do that for ~15min
shut it off let it cool down and retorque everything
Go run the **** out of it for a few miles(~30 or so)
change the oil
run it like you are going to(in my case hard as hell)
probably wouldnt hurt to change the oil after 500-1000miles
then after about 2000 miles change to whatever oil you want
I kind of combined a few of the techniques together and also from what I have been reading from numerous other threads on here. Does this sound like a good way to break in an engine. Im just kind of nervous about f'in my 6000$ engine or not getting the full potential out of it.
Also on a side note how long should I wait before I spray it? I didnt see too much about how long to wait before spraying an engine. Im only going to start out with a baby shot like 150. Engine components in sig.
start it up dont let it idle and do that for ~15min
shut it off let it cool down and retorque everything
Go run the **** out of it for a few miles(~30 or so)
change the oil
run it like you are going to(in my case hard as hell)
probably wouldnt hurt to change the oil after 500-1000miles
then after about 2000 miles change to whatever oil you want
I kind of combined a few of the techniques together and also from what I have been reading from numerous other threads on here. Does this sound like a good way to break in an engine. Im just kind of nervous about f'in my 6000$ engine or not getting the full potential out of it.
Also on a side note how long should I wait before I spray it? I didnt see too much about how long to wait before spraying an engine. Im only going to start out with a baby shot like 150. Engine components in sig.
