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Motorhead350
09-04-2006, 10:15 PM
I mentioned so many things about when to bolt on a supercharger, but what about just the new engine itself? Should I wait as long as 6,000 miles before a 1320 run or is it okay at 500 miles? I know there is a break in period, but I don't know what it is and if it's anything special for our cars/engines. Any idea?
SergntMac
09-05-2006, 03:01 AM
Go easy for 500 miles, then be yourself.
MERCMAN
09-05-2006, 04:37 AM
Go easy for 500 miles, then be yourself.

And stay far far away from utility poles :rofl:
MM2004
09-05-2006, 04:45 AM
And stay far far away from utility poles :rofl:

...and always carry a gallon of water for emergencies. :baaa:
Blackened300a
09-05-2006, 04:53 AM
Stay Away From Kerosene!!!
KillJoy
09-05-2006, 05:47 AM
I have heard to take it easy for the first 500 miles. Then change the oil.

For the next 1000 miles, play a little (but not too much :D). Then change the oil.

After that... have fun! :D

KillJoy
Zack
09-05-2006, 06:54 AM
It will be broken in by the time you pick it up.
MM03MOK
09-05-2006, 06:57 AM
It will be broken in by the time you pick it up.:laugh: Couldn't ask for a better answer!!
Motorhead350
09-05-2006, 09:37 AM
Makes perfect sense to me... keep water at hand, use nothing but gas, avoid telephone poles and Zack will break in my car! Sounds like good advice thank you! :D
SergntMac
09-05-2006, 01:58 PM
Now...Just get your damn car down to Zack, eh? I want my engine!
Lou
09-05-2006, 05:31 PM
Now...Just get your damn car down to Zack, eh? I want my engine!

And don't leave black marks on the pavement in front of chicken joints when there are firemen around:coolman:
CRUZTAKER
09-05-2006, 07:06 PM
It will be broken in by the time you pick it up.

Are you suggesting it may put itself out of its OWN misery. :baaa:

Five minutes.

My final answer.
Motorhead350
09-05-2006, 08:19 PM
Now...Just get your damn car down to Zack, eh? I want my engine!
It's over there and boy do we have a story for you.
Vortech347
09-05-2006, 09:23 PM
500 miles? Its not a flat tappet cam. I've helped build a few 2v and 4v motors that were ran on the dyno that day or ran out at the track.

Put it together, drive it a bit (day or so), change the oil and filter, let it rip!! If its an engine thats had any kind of machine work such as a stroker or overbore its best to run oil for about 10 minutes of idle, Change, then 50 miles change, then 500 miles change, then rip into it. 10 minute idle oil looked almost like mystic paint when I started my 347 for the first time.
MENINBLK
09-06-2006, 02:02 AM
My Marauder was broken in on the way from the dealer to my home.