Engine break in ??

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May 12, 2011 | 11:05 PM

fupa

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Engine break in ??

I recently finished building my motor but have not had time to break it in yet since I just moved to NC. I also installed long tubes w/o air or egr, and the check engine light is on becasue im waiting on my 02 extensions to come in. Ive fired the engine over a few times for less than 30 seconds at a time just to make sure the oil pressure was good, but would it be safe to break the engine in if the car isnt going into closed loop?

May 12, 2011 | 11:07 PM

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Personally I wouldn't do it. Just hold off for your extensions.

May 12, 2011 | 11:10 PM

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How sure are you the VE tables are tunes correctly? If they are, go for it. Ifnot theres no way I would.

May 12, 2011 | 11:20 PM

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How sure are you the VE tables are tunes correctly? If they are, go for it. Ifnot theres no way I would.

I havent even had it tuned yet, thats partly why I ask. I guess Ill wait for the 02 extensions and get a mail order tune to get me in the ball park and go from there.

May 12, 2011 | 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fupa

I havent even had it tuned yet, thats partly why I ask. I guess Ill wait for the 02 extensions and get a mail order tune to get me in the ball park and go from there.

thats Exactly what you need to do. GL

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