I am finally ready to start up my rebuilt engine and I just want to run some questions by you guys that I am not 100% on.
I have read the "Proper engine break in oil" sticky in the lubricants section, and I am planning on using the break it in hard method described here:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
This method has you loading the engine by opening the throttle hard in several gears up to 4000rpm. But with my current turbo (T04B) and wastegate, I will be seeing approx 10lbs of boost minimum when making those passes. I have read that you should stay out of boost when braking in the engine. Do I let off the throttle before I get to that point, even if it is below the optimal RPM?
Another question I have is about breaking in a new clutch at the same time. Am I allowed to apply lots of power to it making these passes out on the first 20 miles?
And lastly, what about engines that have not been properly tuned on aftermarket electronics or standalones? If the engine is not tuned right already, I assume its not good to be washing down cylinder walls and such while breaking in the engine. Or to be idling the car forever while you try to mess with the settings. What have you guys done in these cases? (It is not possible for me to revert the engine back to stock for the break in.)
Thanks in advance for your advise!
Ryan
I have read the "Proper engine break in oil" sticky in the lubricants section, and I am planning on using the break it in hard method described here:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
This method has you loading the engine by opening the throttle hard in several gears up to 4000rpm. But with my current turbo (T04B) and wastegate, I will be seeing approx 10lbs of boost minimum when making those passes. I have read that you should stay out of boost when braking in the engine. Do I let off the throttle before I get to that point, even if it is below the optimal RPM?
Another question I have is about breaking in a new clutch at the same time. Am I allowed to apply lots of power to it making these passes out on the first 20 miles?
And lastly, what about engines that have not been properly tuned on aftermarket electronics or standalones? If the engine is not tuned right already, I assume its not good to be washing down cylinder walls and such while breaking in the engine. Or to be idling the car forever while you try to mess with the settings. What have you guys done in these cases? (It is not possible for me to revert the engine back to stock for the break in.)
Thanks in advance for your advise!
Ryan