Engine break in suggestions

370z2Fast · 05-30-2019, 12:35 PM

How would you go about breaking in a new built engine with boost. One shop said first 250 miles no boost. 250-2500 miles half boost. After 2500 miles I can go full boost. Is this accurate?

Spooler · 05-30-2019, 12:43 PM

Breaking in an engine is all about getting the rings to seat (Wear in). Once that is done there is no need to cut it any slack. Let me try and find a video later today on this subject.

Chuck33079 · 05-30-2019, 12:44 PM

What did the engine builder say?

sirnixalot · 05-30-2019, 12:47 PM

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

370z2Fast · 05-30-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

What did the engine builder say?

He says get to at least 300-400 miles on it and I can go crazy. Don't know if that is best practice because I would hate to open her up again.

Spooler · 05-30-2019, 01:00 PM

Here.

SomeBoredGuy · 05-30-2019, 08:03 PM

I got a 2020 Z In the beginning of may. I am currently breaking in the engine. Nissan recommends 2000 KM (1200 miles) of keeping the RPM under 4000.
BTW, I am only at 650 KM!

BettyZ · 05-30-2019, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeBoredGuy

I got a 2020 Z In the beginning of may. I am currently breaking in the engine. Nissan recommends 2000 KM (1200 miles) of keeping the RPM under 4000.

BTW, I am only at 650 KM!

Ew. Have you considered taking a weekend and driving 1350 km (no idea what that is in miles) on a highway, just to get it over with? Does Canada have highways?

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Spooler · 05-30-2019, 10:57 PM

I was told as soon as my car comes off the dyno it will be ready to rock. No break-in procedure needed. It has already been done.

370z2Fast · 06-03-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Here.

Thank you! Great Video

ITGUY · 06-04-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Ew. Have you considered taking a weekend and driving 1350 km (no idea what that is in miles) on a highway, just to get it over with? Does Canada have highways?

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Well sort of...we have two lane dog sled trails between our igloo,s.

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370z2Fast Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 28 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 3362	Engine break in suggestions How would you go about breaking in a new built engine with boost. One shop said first 250 miles no boost. 250-2500 miles half boost. After 2500 miles I can go full boost. Is this accurate?

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SomeBoredGuy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 27 Drives: 2020 370z Auto Rep Power: 221	I got a 2020 Z In the beginning of may. I am currently breaking in the engine. Nissan recommends 2000 KM (1200 miles) of keeping the RPM under 4000. BTW, I am only at 650 KM! BettyZ likes this.

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Breaking in an engine is all about getting the rings to seat (Wear in). Once that is done there is no need to cut it any slack. Let me try and find a video later today on this subject.

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I was told as soon as my car comes off the dyno it will be ready to rock. No break-in procedure needed. It has already been done. cv129 and redondoaveb like this.

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