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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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how do i break in a new motor on a track car?

i just took my motor apart and everything was garbage ...... so im rebuilding it with new housings and seals, bearings and im going bridgeport. my question is , if the car isnt street legal then how do i break the motor in for tuning? i did search for about a hour and couldnt fine a answer to my question , so sorry in advance if i may be bringing up something that has already been covered.


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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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On a dyno
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Yes what CHM said, is best, can be an engine dyno or chassis dyno, here is a copy of Mazda's recommendation for a starting point...
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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