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IronLoc · 11-18-2003, 09:29 AM

Have any of you tried this method of breaking in a built engine?Break In

swanny · 11-18-2003, 09:38 AM

yeah i believe airjockey posted that a few weeks ago.

lsvtec · 11-18-2003, 12:46 PM

This has been through here a couple of times. I broke mine in with a modified version of his. It seems to have worked pretty well.

Si950 · 11-23-2003, 10:05 PM

We recommend that process to all of our customers. It really is important to get the rings to seat correctly, and we've found that this is the best way to do it. I ran my LS/VTEC fairly hard the very first day I was running it and it's been running great. Leak-down tests showed almost 0 after about 2k miles.

NoJokE · 11-23-2003, 10:19 PM

One theory i heard was, if you want to have it for a long time, drive nice, not burn oil do it the old fashioned way.

If you want it to be a racer, break it in hard, it'll be faster but it'll burn oil slightly.

That sounds reasonable to me, break it in how you're going to drive it.

civicious · 11-23-2003, 10:26 PM

whatabout breaking in a clutch?? same thing?

92civicb18b1 · 11-24-2003, 08:14 AM

As for the clutch take it easy, don't dump it at ALL for the 1st 500 miles. I know it very tempting but unless you like pulling the tranny from the car, its worh the wait.

92b16vx · 11-24-2003, 11:36 AM

Breaking in an engine like a little bitch doesn't make any sense at all. There is NOTHING gentle, or in need of sheltering going on inside of cylinder walls once the motor has been fired up.

E_SolSi · 11-24-2003, 12:13 PM

drive the hell out of it ... and as far as the clutch goes... dont dump the clutch at high RPMs and dont ride it out... thats about it

11-18-2003, 09:38 AM	#2
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11-18-2003, 12:46 PM	#3
lsvtec GNU/Linux Evangelist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greater Portland, OR Posts: 5,498 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: The Cheapest Road Bicycle I could get Rep Power: 66	This has been through here a couple of times. I broke mine in with a modified version of his. It seems to have worked pretty well. __________________ v3sw7+9Chw6ln3pr7Ock4ma9w3TXm3l7GDF i7Ce6+8t4MNb8Oen6g6RAOa26s5MRp6 hackerkey.com

11-23-2003, 10:05 PM	#4
Si950 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	We recommend that process to all of our customers. It really is important to get the rings to seat correctly, and we've found that this is the best way to do it. I ran my LS/VTEC fairly hard the very first day I was running it and it's been running great. Leak-down tests showed almost 0 after about 2k miles. __________________ Need some engine work? E-Mail: matt@golenengineservice.com AIM: indynt

11-23-2003, 10:19 PM	#5
NoJokE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,317 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 25	One theory i heard was, if you want to have it for a long time, drive nice, not burn oil do it the old fashioned way. If you want it to be a racer, break it in hard, it'll be faster but it'll burn oil slightly. That sounds reasonable to me, break it in how you're going to drive it. __________________ T3T67 <a href=\"http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69573\" target=\"_blank\">Buy my MSD 6AL, Carsound Cat, VTEC Distributor!</a> <a href=\"http://ipods.freepay.com/?r=11169222\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for a Free Ipod!</a>

11-23-2003, 10:26 PM	#6
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11-18-2003, 09:29 AM	#1
IronLoc Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: HARM CITY, MURDALAND Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	Have any of you tried this method of breaking in a built engine?Break In

11-24-2003, 08:14 AM	#7
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 120	As for the clutch take it easy, don't dump it at ALL for the 1st 500 miles. I know it very tempting but unless you like pulling the tranny from the car, its worh the wait. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

11-24-2003, 11:36 AM	#8
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