What's game plan for break in?A Paratroopers 300zx wrote: Well, I hope within the next few months or so. Still needs a lot of work. I want to get the proper break-in mileage done before this next Winter hits.
What's game plan for break in?A Paratroopers 300zx wrote: Well, I hope within the next few months or so. Still needs a lot of work. I want to get the proper break-in mileage done before this next Winter hits.
Rare_f8 wrote:What's game plan for break in?A Paratroopers 300zx wrote: Well, I hope within the next few months or so. Still needs a lot of work. I want to get the proper break-in mileage done before this next Winter hits.
Problem is: finding a good dyno here in Utah. I have heard a few different opinions on break-in procedures as well. I think I may drive it softly with near stock boost for 800 or so miles with oil changes every 200. Anyone care to disagree? I am open to all suggestions, because I have never broken in a brand new motor.tg wrote:heh, break it in on the dyno... best and safest way.
It's really crazy what you can hear... some say idle for 20 mins change the oil and drive calm for 200 then your all set because it really doesnt take that long for the rings and bearings to seat. Some go for the $1000 and let the engine "brake" itself alot for the rings and bearings to seat itself. On Horsepower tv they run the engine for 20 mins on the dyno at 2k and they they go straight to redline after. It's all a toss upA Paratroopers 300zx wrote:Problem is: finding a good dyno here in Utah. I have heard a few different opinions on break-in procedures as well. I think I may drive it softly with near stock boost for 800 or so miles with oil changes every 200. Anyone care to disagree? I am open to all suggestions, because I have never broken in a brand new motor.tg wrote:heh, break it in on the dyno... best and safest way.
The only thing in your engine that you are breaking in.. is your rings. And it doesn't take long to do it. Improper seal will cause blow by that contaminate your oil and you will be lost of some power. Also without blow-by your engine runs cooler and efficiently.A Paratroopers 300zx wrote:Problem is: finding a good dyno here in Utah. I have heard a few different opinions on break-in procedures as well. I think I may drive it softly with near stock boost for 800 or so miles with oil changes every 200. Anyone care to disagree? I am open to all suggestions, because I have never broken in a brand new motor.tg wrote:heh, break it in on the dyno... best and safest way.
Sounds like the break-in process will be pretty funRare_f8 wrote: You can start slow like half rpm range for the first 40 miles, but after you mustn't be afraid to touch the redline. And remember to downshift as much as you up shift.
seriously, find a dyno guy :\ You'r egoing to have to dyno the car after anyways to get it tuned properly... I would recommend finding one who can do both.A Paratroopers 300zx wrote:Problem is: finding a good dyno here in Utah. I have heard a few different opinions on break-in procedures as well. I think I may drive it softly with near stock boost for 800 or so miles with oil changes every 200. Anyone care to disagree? I am open to all suggestions, because I have never broken in a brand new motor.tg wrote:heh, break it in on the dyno... best and safest way.
i might know a couple, maybe three.A Paratroopers 300zx wrote:
I will try to find a dyno locally... Tommy, do you know of any here? In the event that I can't... I will do a street break-in and tune it soon after.
Sweet thanks man! Oh also, do you happen to have any knowledge on this: vtc-solenoid-question-t494404.htmlztommyx wrote:i might know a couple, maybe three.
COBB has one out at Miller's?
there's one in orem... turbo lab racing or something...
the other one i forgot the name but (in salt lake) should know by the time you are finish w/ your project