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Boxstard · 09-03-2017, 04:59 AM

Not Porsche-specific, but I followed the break-in procedure in the link below:

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

It felt scary to push a newly rebuilt motor but it makes sense to load piston ring against cyl wall under vacuum. I rebuilt 2003 SAAB 2.3 turbo motor and broke it in this way, it is running strong with over 80K miles since.

I'm curious, how much cost for a full 2.5 rebuild?

09-03-2017, 04:59 AM	#9
Boxstard Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 497	Not Porsche-specific, but I followed the break-in procedure in the link below: Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power It felt scary to push a newly rebuilt motor but it makes sense to load piston ring against cyl wall under vacuum. I rebuilt 2003 SAAB 2.3 turbo motor and broke it in this way, it is running strong with over 80K miles since. I'm curious, how much cost for a full 2.5 rebuild? __________________ 1997 Boxster arctic silver/ red, XNE riveted mahogany/ leather steering wheel & 917-style wood shift knob, Ben’s short shifter, PSE, 996 TB, UDP, stereo/ center console delete, hardtop and speedster humps, daily driver rain or shine or snow!