Any changes after break in period?

findingnismo · 05-19-2011, 09:12 PM

This is not a "how or why or should I break in my new car" thread.

I'm curious if there are any programming changes after the recommended 1200 miles. I have heard of other manufacturers bumping up the timing. Does Nissan do anything like this?

SPOHN · 05-19-2011, 09:22 PM

Never heard of such. Not saying it doesn't happen. But no, there's no changes to be had. It's good to go.

theDreamer · 05-19-2011, 09:27 PM

No changes, just hit that redline.

findingnismo · 05-19-2011, 09:29 PM

Ok thanks. As the car sits in the garage now, it has 1201 miles.

ImportConvert · 05-20-2011, 01:05 AM

The GT500 will not make full boost until certain criteria has been met for the first time. Other than that, i am unaware of anything similar.

jaedub · 05-20-2011, 01:17 AM

As soon as I got out of my dealer at 35 mileage, my RPM was at 7.5k. Couldnt resist it. Of course It was only once or twice before breaking the car in.

christian370z · 05-20-2011, 02:42 AM

You normally will gain some power as the engine internals break in fully, but nothing changes software or hardware wise as the ECU is already fully in control of timing/advance etc and adjusts those parameters constantly to account for driving style and conditions.

drivin blind · 05-20-2011, 11:35 AM

Gas mileage may go up. (If you drive like grandma!) RP

VCuomo · 05-20-2011, 11:53 AM

Interesting - I've never heard of the dealer/manufacturer re-tuning the ECU after the break-in period.

Nismoracer · 05-20-2011, 12:12 PM

I now have about 4500 miles on my car. I notice I can bark em going into 3rd. Buttdyno...so.....stuck the gt pro on it...0-60 now is about 4.98 - 5.1 on average apposed to 5.3 - 5.9 when I got the car. 1/4 mile before was 13.8-14 now right around 13.4-13.5. Don't know if it got faster or if I became a better driver....

Montez · 05-20-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoracer

I now have about 4500 miles on my car. I notice I can bark em going into 3rd. Buttdyno...so.....stuck the gt pro on it...0-60 now is about 4.98 - 5.1 on average apposed to 5.3 - 5.9 when I got the car. 1/4 mile before was 13.8-14 now right around 13.4-13.5. Don't know if it got faster or if I became a better driver....

VQ's are known to get faster/quicker as you pile on the mileage, I have had 5 VQ powered Z's and Maximas total and all of them got quite a bit quicker with mileage!

Footloose301 · 05-21-2011, 03:17 AM

After break-in you'll need a plastic surgeon to remove the smile off your face.

05-19-2011, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
findingnismo Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: usa Posts: 5 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM Rep Power: 14	Any changes after break in period? This is not a "how or why or should I break in my new car" thread. I'm curious if there are any programming changes after the recommended 1200 miles. I have heard of other manufacturers bumping up the timing. Does Nissan do anything like this?

05-19-2011, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Never heard of such. Not saying it doesn't happen. But no, there's no changes to be had. It's good to go. __________________

05-19-2011, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	No changes, just hit that redline. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-20-2011, 02:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	You normally will gain some power as the engine internals break in fully, but nothing changes software or hardware wise as the ECU is already fully in control of timing/advance etc and adjusts those parameters constantly to account for driving style and conditions. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

05-21-2011, 03:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	After break-in you'll need a plastic surgeon to remove the smile off your face. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

05-19-2011, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
findingnismo Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: usa Posts: 5 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM Rep Power: 14	Ok thanks. As the car sits in the garage now, it has 1201 miles.

05-20-2011, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	The GT500 will not make full boost until certain criteria has been met for the first time. Other than that, i am unaware of anything similar.

05-20-2011, 01:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	As soon as I got out of my dealer at 35 mileage, my RPM was at 7.5k. Couldnt resist it. Of course It was only once or twice before breaking the car in.

05-20-2011, 11:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
drivin blind Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 39 Drives: 10 370Z/11 STI Rep Power: 15	Gas mileage may go up. (If you drive like grandma!) RP

05-20-2011, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Interesting - I've never heard of the dealer/manufacturer re-tuning the ECU after the break-in period.

05-20-2011, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	I now have about 4500 miles on my car. I notice I can bark em going into 3rd. Buttdyno...so.....stuck the gt pro on it...0-60 now is about 4.98 - 5.1 on average apposed to 5.3 - 5.9 when I got the car. 1/4 mile before was 13.8-14 now right around 13.4-13.5. Don't know if it got faster or if I became a better driver....

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fast Intentions RTP's - Break in period?	gromano	Intake/Exhaust	6	07-23-2010 02:59 AM
Best Oil to use for break in period - 5000 miles?	DrewDong	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	7	07-07-2010 02:11 PM
Just finished my break-in period, does this engine not like to rev?	rsximus	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	32	03-20-2010 03:15 PM
Break In Period?	The Geek	Engine & Drivetrain	48	03-02-2010 08:40 AM
Completed my break in period today!	TARDCORE	The Lounge (Off Topic)	16	01-30-2010 03:58 PM