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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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im sure some if you guys break in your motors with the turbo, just not in boost. what procedure yall did in the break in. As for me, i have a wideban and s300.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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There's alot of discussion about this. There is a very extensive thread by Earl.

Most real "racecars" get built, started, and strapped on the dyno for tuning.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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yea i just read earl thread, just looking for different opinion.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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My engine has had it's *** kicked since day 1 and it hasn't looked back since.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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mine was started, had the oil changed, and then was trailered straight to the dyno. been running for three years now
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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I let mine idle for about 2 hrs and drove it thereafter.....all motor. The turbo components were installed the day before I took it to the dyno shop.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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just did a alot of down revs for about 170 miles the street tune and being doin good ever since
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well I think ill going break in the motor with my stock header first.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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why is my thread lock.................................. btw I can't make a new thread on my phone
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I break mine in hard on the dyno...20+ PSI minimum.
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