Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - New 6 speed trans/clutch break-in period

PharmDZ · 08-21-2017, 09:04 PM

Hey everyone - I just installed a brand new 6 speed transmission and South Bend Stage 2 Endurance clutch. I've been driving super easy on the new trans, filled it with Redline MT-85 fluid. It feels fantastic so far - but out of curiosity, what sort of break in period would you recommend? I haven't found anything definitive online or on the forum as of yet. I think I'm going to e-mail South Bend as well, but what I've generally heard is 600 miles for the clutch, and my buddy said about 1,000 miles for the transmission (at which point I think I will replace the fluid, unless that is unnecessary as well?). Any thoughts? Thanks!

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PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 14	New 6 speed trans/clutch break-in period Hey everyone - I just installed a brand new 6 speed transmission and South Bend Stage 2 Endurance clutch. I've been driving super easy on the new trans, filled it with Redline MT-85 fluid. It feels fantastic so far - but out of curiosity, what sort of break in period would you recommend? I haven't found anything definitive online or on the forum as of yet. I think I'm going to e-mail South Bend as well, but what I've generally heard is 600 miles for the clutch, and my buddy said about 1,000 miles for the transmission (at which point I think I will replace the fluid, unless that is unnecessary as well?). Any thoughts? Thanks!