newaccorddriver
01-07-2007, 08:51 PM
well, ive read an article that tells me why i should beat the shit out of an engine during the break-in procedure. ive also heard that the break-in procedure is one that lasts 1500kms where the engine isnt stressed and doesnt see a high load.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/breakin.php
im stumped on what i want to do. my machine shop says i should take my time to break in my engine properly, but the 2 articles above, use that process all the time and have achieved good results. im not one thats in a hurry or anything, but i think 5500rpm in 3rd gear would be within a speeding ticket range. another thing i really have to keep in mind is that im planning on running megasquirt. if i were to break in right after the engine is put in, i would have to use the stock ECU and everything. if i were to break in the slow way, then i would have enough time to setup megasquirt and tune it properly and such rather then rushing it and possibly leaning out a freshly rebuilt engine.
anybody have any recommendations as to what i should be doing?
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/breakin.php
im stumped on what i want to do. my machine shop says i should take my time to break in my engine properly, but the 2 articles above, use that process all the time and have achieved good results. im not one thats in a hurry or anything, but i think 5500rpm in 3rd gear would be within a speeding ticket range. another thing i really have to keep in mind is that im planning on running megasquirt. if i were to break in right after the engine is put in, i would have to use the stock ECU and everything. if i were to break in the slow way, then i would have enough time to setup megasquirt and tune it properly and such rather then rushing it and possibly leaning out a freshly rebuilt engine.
anybody have any recommendations as to what i should be doing?