Engine break in (when can I actually boost with confidence)

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Sep 11, 2002 | 11:51 AM

Nameless

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Engine break in (when can I actually boost with confidence)

I'm at 700 miles into my break in. I've changed the oil, and will change the plugs once they arrive. Anything else I should do? When can I actually boost with out the feeling that something might go boom?

Sep 11, 2002 | 11:54 AM

JUSTgotMINE

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go at least 1000 miles...prolly more like 1500 to be safe.

Sep 11, 2002 | 11:56 AM

GsrSol

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You should probably start boosting a little, no more then 5psi every once in a while. Just don't go WOT until after 1k+ miles.

Sep 11, 2002 | 11:58 AM

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Thanks, I was playing with the boost since I past 600, and I went up to 5 a few times, but something inside me tells me to let off

Maybe the car feels too fast after driving a beater for 5 months straight.

Thanks again.

Sep 11, 2002 | 11:58 AM

Dont_Be_A_Rikki

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100o miles is good, 1500 is great. I have done 1000 miles for all my motors

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-Rikki

Sep 11, 2002 | 02:45 PM

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Call me **** but this is what I did...

500 miles under 3k/under 80mph - oil change
1000 miles 100rpm increase every 100 miles - oil change
2000 mile - oil change