New turbo breakin?

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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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Default New turbo breakin?

Is it true that your supposed to break in a turbo for about 1,000 miles?
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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Default Re: New turbo breakin? (BoostedD15B7)

I dont think turbos need to be broken in. I'm sure others may say different
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Default Re: New turbo breakin? (MotorMatrix.com)

I didnt think so either, but i just got a new T3 and the guy told me dont boost full untill after 1,000 miles
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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so ride around in vacuum for a month or so?? I dont think so!! factory boosted car see full boost in the first 10 miles I'm sure and the turbo last 36k+ miles. Dont sweat it, boost the car. that guy is crazy!!
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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Default Re: New turbo breakin? (BoostedD15B7)

I don't think so, but you can if you want.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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hmmm.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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no, that's trash. I would let the car idle for about 5 minutes, take off the return line to make sure it's flowing oil, then drive it around without boosting for a few minutes and then make that fugger work for its dinner
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