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Old 10-27-2009, 04:57 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Lil bastard
Two schools of thought on this one:

Old School - Passive, progressive break-in limiting max revs and varying revs and load over a period of miles, then swap oil and go.

New School - Active immediate break-in - run engine at medium rpms for 15 min after warm, then swap oil and go.

I have used both methods with no ill effects and many trouble-free miles.

I have to admnit I've become a fan of the New School active method because I feel it's more controlled than just going 500 mi. under varying conditions, and if you think about it, lots of motors are built to run right off the bat, some consumer cars and many race engines.

The new car break-in required by many marques has as much or more to do with breaking in the ancillaries, tranny synchros and diff and aren't directed specifically or totally to the engine alone.

With a TipS, you don't control the rpms as well as with a manual, it's easily possible to exceed the recommended threshold unless you are exclusively in manual mode.

I guess what I'm saying is do some surfing and your own research and then decide. The one caveat would be not to negate any sort of guarantee by the rebuilder by not following their advise.

As far as your question, it should be good to go after the initial oil change, but again, ask the rebuilder rather than this board, especially if they're backing up their work.

Much thanks.

I was looking for a lot of info (number 5 is alive) and do like to get multiple imputs. I will get more clarification from the rebuilder (he does give a 1 year warranty) as to when the revs can be brought to normal levels.
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