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12-19-2010, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Phil's butthole palace, NJ
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Breaking in a new LT1?
Ok, So I never had to brake in a fresh engine befor so... I want to know whats the proper way to do this since I hear soooo many different myths and stories... It's got me threw a loop. I just want to make sure my LT1 is getting the proper brake in to avoid any damage!
Here's one article I found http://www.howtodothings.com/automot...n-a-new-engine
I also found this in another article
"High performance engines differ slightly from traditional engines and a wider range of speeds should be employed during the early stages of engine use. Consult the motorist handbook supplied with your vehicle for full information of speed recommendations.
It is also suggested that performance engines are never left to idle for any longer than a couple of minutes."
Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/6-t...n-a-new-engine
Suggestions ??? Kinda lost... Someone told me not to go over 45mph and someone else told me to go on the highway and cruise at different rpms/speeds....
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12-19-2010, 07:08 PM
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Is this engine actually completely brand new, never started at all? Rebuilt? New, but has some break in time on it already?
- Justin
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12-19-2010, 07:12 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Is this engine actually completely brand new, never started at all? Rebuilt? New, but has some break in time on it already?
- Justin
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X2. Is it a crate motor or one that's been dyno tested already?
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12-19-2010, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Phil's butthole palace, NJ
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honestly i have no clue if it's been on the dyno or not. its a reman engine 0 miles
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12-19-2010, 08:14 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.FIRD
honestly i have no clue if it's been on the dyno or not. its a reman engine 0 miles
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Where are you getting it from? Got a link?
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12-19-2010, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Phil's butthole palace, NJ
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http://www.enginesdirect.net engines direct from phoenix, az
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12-19-2010, 08:20 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Originally Posted by Mr.FIRD
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Thanks. I suggest you give them a buzz and do exactly what they tell you to the letter. If you don't, they could deny a warranty claim later on (and have a leg to stand on).
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12-19-2010, 08:56 PM
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Each Engine is pre-lubed and spin tested for proper oil pressure, oil flow, compression, and general operation before packaging.
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Sounds like they have no actual run time.
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Thanks. I suggest you give them a buzz and do exactly what they tell you to the letter. If you don't, they could deny a warranty claim later on (and have a leg to stand on).
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I agree....contact them and see what they have to say.
- Justin
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12-26-2010, 12:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Phil's butthole palace, NJ
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ok i got the car back. simple and easy. keep it under 50mph the first 500 miles. and dont hammer it lol. simple enough. engine runs good sounds good too thanks guys i think we can lock this thread now.
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12-26-2010, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Poconos, PA
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under 50 mph for 500? I drive that in 1 week? whoa. Ive got a rebuild in my near future. dreading it>
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12-26-2010, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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I remember when i got my reman from jasper they actually told me not to keep it at a steady MPH.
but more importantly then listening to everything from the forums, just do what they tell you to do about the break in that way you are covered.
Just make sure you get that oil change at 500 miles !!!!
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Last edited by MyFirstZ; 12-26-2010 at 08:35 PM.
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12-27-2010, 01:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Phil's butthole palace, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MyFirstZ
I remember when i got my reman from jasper they actually told me not to keep it at a steady MPH.
but more importantly then listening to everything from the forums, just do what they tell you to do about the break in that way you are covered.
Just make sure you get that oil change at 500 miles !!!!
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Yes, Oil change will be done!!!
And... They told me don't keep it at a steady RPM for too long. That's what it is...
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