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Old 05-26-2004, 12:59 AM
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What different procedures does everyone use for breaking in a new engine? What types of fluids to use, and how long to keep that engine out of boost and/or under what RPM, etc?



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Old 05-26-2004, 01:11 AM
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no boost or more than 4000rpm for 1000miles, then an oil change (and recheck) and its ready to go!
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I used:

500 miles no boost nothing above 3500 rpm. oil change.

500 miles gradual pulls all throughout rpm's little to no boost. oil change. Set to go
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How would you be able to turn the boost off if the car is bone stock?
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put a rock under the gas pedal
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Originally Posted by tampaFD' date='May 26 2004, 07:50 AM
put a rock under the gas pedal
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breakin depends on what parts you are using..... whether its used or new housings, and what kind of seals you are using
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These are my original, unscathed housings using 2mm Atkins seals. What kind of oil is everyone using for the break in time?
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500 miles no boost then lay into it. I figure the seals have pretty much seated themselves by then. Change the oil at 1000k then 2000k there after.
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for break in... .can you just put the car on blocks and let it rip?
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