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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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I just got my Erik 408 running today. Sounds good, checked PR length and valvetrain geometry.I've put a few miles on it and have run it up to 4,000 and decelerated it in gear.What do you guys say about break in. Should I really romp on it?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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Do what the builder says, especially if it has a warranty.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Dont make fun if this is a noobie question, whats an Erik 408? I get it that its a 408 cu in motor but who is Erik?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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do you have a AF gauge on it? without knowing if the fueling is good, i'd wait on a WOT type of run.

if you want, we can meet up one night this week and i'll look it over with my hptuners. you've got my number.
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The builder says break it in hard, and I think thats the plan.

Thanks for the offer Robert, I'm going to call Mike tomorrow and see what his dyno schedule is. Sounds nasty with the XER 244/248 .612/.615 and the cut out open.
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