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bowtieguy#3 · 09-09-2009, 08:23 PM

Hear hear, hendricks motor sports break in pocedure, off the engine stand on the dyno 9300 and into the chassie

Silver Surfer · 09-09-2009, 08:49 PM

Great Advice.. But have a question for you Darin Morgan..
What about Auto's?? My 2LT is a Auto, is your advice on break-in the same or is there a whole different way for Auto's?

I want my engine to perform at its BEST, and LAST.. so what do you suggest?

Darin Morgan · 09-09-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Surfer

Great Advice.. But have a question for you Darin Morgan..
What about Auto's?? My 2LT is a Auto, is your advice on break-in the same or is there a whole different way for Auto's?

I want my engine to perform at its BEST, and LAST.. so what do you suggest?

The transmission has nothing to do with engine break in. Both autos and manuals are broke in the same way.

Silver Surfer · 09-09-2009, 08:56 PM

ok.. Thanks for answering my question..

Hey, how about posting a Vid on you performing a break-in on a car.. doesnt have to be a new car just run through the steps..

khislop007 · 09-09-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Darin Morgan

Should you install all that stuff. Heck yea!

The engine will acclimate (learn) that those parts are making more VE and will tune itself (in small increments) accordingly. The cold air will help lower detonation sensitivity as well.

WOOHOO!

Thanks!

BoostedX2 · 09-10-2009, 11:12 AM

Darin, I have to drive 200 miles home, so i plan on doing the following: Use your method for the first 100 miles, accellerate hard from a roll, let off the gas, repeat. After 100 miles I will stop for lunch (1-2 hours, let it cool down as much as possible) then repeat for the final 100 miles. What do you think?

Thank you!

Partick · 09-10-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darin Morgan

The transmission has nothing to do with engine break in. Both autos and manuals are broke in the same way.

Darin,

Wish I would've read this sooner but I'm at 1250 mostly mild miles. Few hard starts and runs through 5000rpm. So is there anything I can do at this point to help break in or is it as good as it gets? Thanks for the great info!!

rcracer78 · 09-11-2009, 01:30 PM

Does the Camaro already come with synthetic oil? If so, should I drain it and add non-synthetic oil?

It seems the most crucial part of the hard break-in is within the first 20 miles. My dealer is located 23 miles from where I plan on doing this break-in procedure. What shall I do?

Do you reccomend changing the oil within 100 miles?

Which is the best oil filter?

The hard break-in procedure on an LS3:
Engine is warmed up. I shift to second gear, I give a hard accelaration(not flooring it) up to 5000 rpm's, let off and engine brake back to original speed I shifted into 2nd gear in and get back on it? (the first 100 miles?)

Darin Morgan · 09-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgsavujr

Darin, I have to drive 200 miles home, so i plan on doing the following: Use your method for the first 100 miles, accellerate hard from a roll, let off the gas, repeat. After 100 miles I will stop for lunch (1-2 hours, let it cool down as much as possible) then repeat for the final 100 miles. What do you think?

Thank you!

Sounds good to me!

Darin Morgan · 09-11-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partick

Darin,

Wish I would've read this sooner but I'm at 1250 mostly mild miles. Few hard starts and runs through 5000rpm. So is there anything I can do at this point to help break in or is it as good as it gets? Thanks for the great info!!

Run it hard and run it hard right now. Go out and do about 50 hard runs in "Sport" mode letting the trans shift itself. Do NOT use the manul shift paddles.

Darin Morgan · 09-11-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcracer78

Does the Camaro already come with synthetic oil? If so, should I drain it and add non-synthetic oil?

It seems the most crucial part of the hard break-in is within the first 20 miles. My dealer is located 23 miles from where I plan on doing this break-in procedure. What shall I do?

Do you reccomend changing the oil within 100 miles?

Which is the best oil filter?

The hard break-in procedure on an LS3:
Engine is warmed up. I shift to second gear, I give a hard accelaration(not flooring it) up to 5000 rpm's, let off and engine brake back to original speed I shifted into 2nd gear in and get back on it? (the first 100 miles?)

Sounds fine.

About the oil,,, Just use the oil in the engine. Draining it out and using the strait 30W non detergent oil is just a waste. They will break in with Mobil1 in them it just takes a little longer.

Partick · 09-12-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darin Morgan

Run it hard and run it hard right now. Go out and do about 50 hard runs in "Sport" mode letting the trans shift itself. Do NOT use the manul shift paddles.

Thanks, I've got the manual trans how should I be shifting it thru this process?

rcracer78 · 09-12-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partick

Thanks, I've got the manual trans how should I be shifting it thru this process?

I'm getting the LS3(manual) also and here is how I plan on doing it for the first 100 miles:

1. I'll get the engine nice and warm. Once I shift into second, I'll give it a hard accelaration(not flooring it) up to 5000 rpm's, let off and engine-brake back to original speed I shifted into 2nd gear in and then get back on it? (I'm not sure if you do this throughout all the gears. 2nd gear seems like the best gear to use so you're not getting into dangerous speeds)

2. I will change oil at 100 miles to a non-synthetic.

3. I will change oil at 1500 miles back to synthetic.

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPINIONS ARE WELCOME.

TC508K · 09-12-2009, 10:52 PM

OK, I'm new to the camaro and just getting started. I picked up mine on Sept. 11 and drove her back to the house that was about 20 miles away, then took it out and drove it around to run some errands and broke some of the rules you explained not to do, such as, drove with the cruise on, downshifting, not going over 3000-3500 rpms. Now that I have read this, I need some help on breaking this thing in properly. I have a 1SS with the manual and now have 90 miles on it, What advice can you give me about breaking this thing in. Honestly speaking, I'm not good enough with the clutch to go jamming through the gears. But i'm doing what everyone else is doing, ENJOYING IT and lovin to see the head turns.

09-09-2009, 08:49 PM	#44
Silver Surfer Drives: 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 152	Great Advice.. But have a question for you Darin Morgan.. What about Auto's?? My 2LT is a Auto, is your advice on break-in the same or is there a whole different way for Auto's? I want my engine to perform at its BEST, and LAST.. so what do you suggest? __________________ 2LT/RS SIM, Sunroof Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted May 26 2000, Order accepted by GM Sept 3 3000, Order accepted by production control Sept 12 3300, Order scheduled for production TPW 9/28 3400, Order broadcast Sept 25 3800, Order produced Oct 2 4200, Shipped Oct 2 5000, Delivered to the dealer Oct 20 6000, Delivered to the owner Oct 20

09-09-2009, 08:56 PM	#46
Silver Surfer Drives: 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 152	ok.. Thanks for answering my question.. Hey, how about posting a Vid on you performing a break-in on a car.. doesnt have to be a new car just run through the steps.. __________________ 2LT/RS SIM, Sunroof Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted May 26 2000, Order accepted by GM Sept 3 3000, Order accepted by production control Sept 12 3300, Order scheduled for production TPW 9/28 3400, Order broadcast Sept 25 3800, Order produced Oct 2 4200, Shipped Oct 2 5000, Delivered to the dealer Oct 20 6000, Delivered to the owner Oct 20

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bowtieguy#3 bowtieguy#3 Drives: 2010 2 SS, 2009 silverado shorty, Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: windsor.ontario Posts: 46 View My Garage	Hear hear, hendricks motor sports break in pocedure, off the engine stand on the dyno 9300 and into the chassie

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BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	Darin, I have to drive 200 miles home, so i plan on doing the following: Use your method for the first 100 miles, accellerate hard from a roll, let off the gas, repeat. After 100 miles I will stop for lunch (1-2 hours, let it cool down as much as possible) then repeat for the final 100 miles. What do you think? Thank you!

09-11-2009, 01:30 PM	#50
rcracer78 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 211	Does the Camaro already come with synthetic oil? If so, should I drain it and add non-synthetic oil? It seems the most crucial part of the hard break-in is within the first 20 miles. My dealer is located 23 miles from where I plan on doing this break-in procedure. What shall I do? Do you reccomend changing the oil within 100 miles? Which is the best oil filter? The hard break-in procedure on an LS3: Engine is warmed up. I shift to second gear, I give a hard accelaration(not flooring it) up to 5000 rpm's, let off and engine brake back to original speed I shifted into 2nd gear in and get back on it? (the first 100 miles?)

09-12-2009, 10:52 PM	#56
TC508K Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 7	OK, I'm new to the camaro and just getting started. I picked up mine on Sept. 11 and drove her back to the house that was about 20 miles away, then took it out and drove it around to run some errands and broke some of the rules you explained not to do, such as, drove with the cruise on, downshifting, not going over 3000-3500 rpms. Now that I have read this, I need some help on breaking this thing in properly. I have a 1SS with the manual and now have 90 miles on it, What advice can you give me about breaking this thing in. Honestly speaking, I'm not good enough with the clutch to go jamming through the gears. But i'm doing what everyone else is doing, ENJOYING IT and lovin to see the head turns.