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Old 03-30-2010, 08:08 PM
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Hey kind of a stupid question but how long to break in my Monster stage 3 clutch? Ive heard both 500 miles and 1000 miles quite a bit. My local drag strip opens this saturday and i really would like to run my car but i want to make sure my clutch is broke in before i do any WOT.
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500 miles. You can make those miles go faster by driving on the hwy and go up and down the gears.

3-4-5-6-5-4-3 etc
Alot easier then just driving for 2-3 weeks to break it in.
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Originally Posted by Hard Core Z28
500 miles. You can make those miles go faster by driving on the hwy and go up and down the gears.

3-4-5-6-5-4-3 etc
Alot easier then just driving for 2-3 weeks to break it in.
umm.... i dont think so...

why dont you just play it safe, and not waste the money you just put into the clutch and just break it in the way its suppose to be,

no highway driving, just 500 miles of city/stop n go traffic driving for a correct break in. dont get hasty and destroy the life of your clutch.
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Yeah the break in miles are city driving not highway please don't just go on a road trip and think thats good
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Never said go on a road trip. Shifting throw the gears as go on the hwy. I think i know what im talking about when i have broken in my share of clutches
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Ok well if you read any manufacturers instructions it specifically says 500 stop and go miles
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on a aftermarket clutch yes wait 500 for a stock clutch you dont have to wait that long



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