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Unfair · 01-06-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Coyle

Had mine to 155 in 4th gear and the motor is still running fine @ 970 miles.

Closed roads and obtained all necessary permits as well as blocking the roadway and all intersecting roadways I assume?

camaross14 · 01-06-2010, 01:21 PM

he was going down a highway at night running it the 1st night he had it. and herd a ticking noise so he slowed down took it home had the dealership come tow it the next day and they replaced the motor>>>>>

Moorepheus · 01-06-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

That new break-in routine is brutal.

1. Get new car

2. Take it up to 140mph

3. Act surprised the motor blew up

4. Display outrage when the dealer scans the computer and voids the warranty

Why would dealer void the warranty for doing 140? If the car has a governor on it at 155 (i beleive), then 140 is acceptable, right? If they didn't want the car to go 140, then they would have put the speed governor at 140 or less. They should replace his engine under warranty. The only way I can see them not replacing it under warranty is that if he was red-lining while driving it 140, this might void his warranty, but not just going 140 alone.

coolman · 01-06-2010, 01:58 PM

Believe it or not, I'm sure not every bullet that leaves the factory is perfect and it is possible to blow a motor right out of the box without abusing it.

2010 2-Tone · 01-06-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Moorepheus

Why would dealer void the warranty for doing 140? If the car has a governor on it at 155 (i beleive), then 140 is acceptable, right? If they didn't want the car to go 140, then they would have put the speed governor at 140 or less. They should replace his engine under warranty. The only way I can see them not replacing it under warranty is that if he was red-lining while driving it 140, this might void his warranty, but not just going 140 alone.

I agree, but he shouldn't have been running 140 with 79 miles on it.

brandotron · 01-06-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross14

he was going down a highway at night running it the 1st night he had it. and herd a ticking noise so he slowed down took it home had the dealership come tow it the next day and they replaced the motor>>>>>

Hmm, probably threw a rod then. Maybe a bad oil pump or pickup?

St33lsinger · 01-06-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross14

my friend blew the moter in his 2010 camaro ss auto after 79 miles anyone beat that he was only running 140mph!!!!

Are you kidding me?? Spend 30K and first night decides to see if he can tear it up?
There is a break in period just like anything else.

DangerZL1 · 01-06-2010, 02:54 PM

I wouldn't have done what your friend did, but the motor shouldn't have broken even if he took it to 140. Glad GM covered it though. Let's see if he tries it again....

OUR72GTO · 01-06-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DangerouSS

I wouldn't have done what your friend did, but the motor shouldn't have broken even if he took it to 140. Glad GM covered it though. Let's see if he tries it again....

Ah.....What will that prove?

PAUL SS · 01-06-2010, 07:22 PM

If this is a contest, I am not getting in on it. No Thanks!

CynAgain · 01-06-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksb2010ss

I'm sure their is more to this story then your friend is telling you !

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

He did NOT read the owners manual!

or chose to ignore what it said

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

I agree, but he shouldn't have been running 140 with 79 miles on it.

Agreed.

camarogolfguy · 01-07-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by camaross14

my friend blew the moter in his 2010 camaro ss auto after 79 miles anyone beat that he was only running 140mph!!!!

What gear was he in?

*Milk 1027* · 01-07-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelsinger

Are you kidding me?? Spend 30K and first night decides to see if he can tear it up?
There is a break in period just like anything else.

That's what a warranty is for. Mybe he caught a problem earlier that way

Erik@Torq · 01-07-2010, 06:51 AM

Is there any actual physical proof that running in the motor is necessary for reliability? I know that it loosens up over time and such, but I have always learned to break in motors hard!

Look at Ferrari, their motors have very little tolerances in them and the second they roll off the line they are driven to the test track and lapped hard for 6 laps. Same goes for Porsche, Lambo, Lotus and various other sports cars. I know these cars are quite a bit more expensive, but a motor is still a motor?

I had mine on our dyno with 34 miles on the clock for 5 pulls, another 10 or so the next day for tuning. 3 full track days with still under 1000 miles, 3 standing mile events (165mph+ repeatedly), several top speed runs at about 177-182mph (closed course)over 100 1/4 mile passes and drive it every day to work.

@ 7k now with still no issues. Oh and did I mention I have about 500whp N/A

01-06-2010, 07:22 PM	#24
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01-07-2010, 06:51 AM	#28
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	Is there any actual physical proof that running in the motor is necessary for reliability? I know that it loosens up over time and such, but I have always learned to break in motors hard! Look at Ferrari, their motors have very little tolerances in them and the second they roll off the line they are driven to the test track and lapped hard for 6 laps. Same goes for Porsche, Lambo, Lotus and various other sports cars. I know these cars are quite a bit more expensive, but a motor is still a motor? I had mine on our dyno with 34 miles on the clock for 5 pulls, another 10 or so the next day for tuning. 3 full track days with still under 1000 miles, 3 standing mile events (165mph+ repeatedly), several top speed runs at about 177-182mph (closed course)over 100 1/4 mile passes and drive it every day to work. @ 7k now with still no issues. Oh and did I mention I have about 500whp N/A Last edited by Erik@Torq; 01-07-2010 at 07:09 AM.

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01-06-2010, 01:21 PM	#16
camaross14 Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS,2008 Silverado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hope Mills NC Posts: 134	he was going down a highway at night running it the 1st night he had it. and herd a ticking noise so he slowed down took it home had the dealership come tow it the next day and they replaced the motor>>>>>

01-06-2010, 01:58 PM	#18
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Believe it or not, I'm sure not every bullet that leaves the factory is perfect and it is possible to blow a motor right out of the box without abusing it.

01-06-2010, 02:54 PM	#22
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I wouldn't have done what your friend did, but the motor shouldn't have broken even if he took it to 140. Glad GM covered it though. Let's see if he tries it again....