Accidentally Redlining before break-in.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Supermans · 09-04-2009, 10:59 AM

I have a Camaro SS Manual 6 and have been pretty good with keeping the revs at or below 4,ooo rpms. On occasion I've gone up above that but not more than 5,000 rpms. Today I accidentally shifted from 2nd back to first and redlined it for a few seconds. I had the radio up high and was pushing the pedal hard.. :( I hope I didn't mess anything up.. I have not done the first oil change yet since I'm still at 1100 miles.. I was waiting for 1,500 miles to do my first oil change.. Should I be worried??

Dakota Kid · 09-04-2009, 11:05 AM

No, not at all.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 09-04-2009, 12:47 PM

LS3 man, that engine is a tank.

KJS · 09-04-2009, 01:35 PM

I doubt it. If you were doing it accelerating I'd be more concerned than on a downshift. Plus I don't think you'd be able to shift it into first if you were seriously/way over the red-line.
I'm sure there are others who might even say that a hard downshift (up to certain limits) helps ensure the rings are seated properly.
When I do something like that I wash/wax/detail it and somehow it seems to run even better. Amazing what a little TLC does....for yourself.

Outlaw · 09-04-2009, 02:04 PM

No I did the same thing a few times (more for fun than by accident, just couldn't resist) and I haven't had any trouble. I have a little over 3k miles so far.

MrGazinya · 09-04-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

LS3 man, that engine is a tank.

Beat it's brains out

coptzr · 09-04-2009, 02:19 PM

I had 88 miles on mine and started banging off the rev limiter........now at 1400 miles with absolutely NO problems.

fdjizm · 09-04-2009, 02:23 PM

You should actually be pushing the car more... no need to baby cars today that break in bs the dealer gives you is pointless you are just going to wear your piston rings down babying it for the break in period, anyone know who knows engines these days tells you to drive it like you stole it and vary that RPM as much as you can during the first 500 miles. .

Supermans · 09-05-2009, 01:06 AM

Thanks for the advice. Pushing the car a little more today than I have been and the car is louder now than before at 2nd gear.. However it is an LS3 and its supposed to be loud when I hit it..lol.. I'm still contemplating when to do the first oil change.. I thought 500 miles seemed a bit early, however I will probably do it at close to 1,500 just to be safe even though some people have waited till 3,000 and their car is fine..

ShnOmac · 09-05-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

Thanks for the advice. Pushing the car a little more today than I have been and the car is louder now than before at 2nd gear.. However it is an LS3 and its supposed to be loud when I hit it..lol.. I'm still contemplating when to do the first oil change.. I thought 500 miles seemed a bit early, however I will probably do it at close to 1,500 just to be safe even though some people have waited till 3,000 and their car is fine..

It doesnt hurt to do your first one early... It gives some people peace of mind to get those metal shavings out ASAP! On a brand new engine I usually do it at about 1000... but thats just my thing. Like you said some people do it early some people wait.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-05-2009, 02:28 AM

Don't even worry about it. You saw what they did to my car.

Supermans · 09-05-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Don't even worry about it. You saw what they did to my car.

lol.. true.

I wasn't too worried, I just was trying real hard to follow the manual's break in procedure.. I need to find the best price for the oil and filter. I was thinking to get some royal purple instead of Mobil 1 and stick with it.. Anyone know the cheapest online store to get it? Or if there is a special on Mobil 1 and it is even less, then I might just do that. Same with the filter as I'm just looking for the best price on a good quality filter.

prostock69 · 09-05-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

You should actually be pushing the car more... no need to baby cars today that break in bs the dealer gives you is pointless you are just going to wear your piston rings down babying it for the break in period, anyone know who knows engines these days tells you to drive it like you stole it and vary that RPM as much as you can during the first 500 miles. .

:w ord:

Andro · 09-05-2009, 07:56 AM

No worries you'll be fine

09-04-2009, 10:59 AM	#1
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Accidentally Redlining before break-in.. I have a Camaro SS Manual 6 and have been pretty good with keeping the revs at or below 4,ooo rpms. On occasion I've gone up above that but not more than 5,000 rpms. Today I accidentally shifted from 2nd back to first and redlined it for a few seconds. I had the radio up high and was pushing the pedal hard.. :( I hope I didn't mess anything up.. I have not done the first oil change yet since I'm still at 1100 miles.. I was waiting for 1,500 miles to do my first oil change.. Should I be worried?? __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

09-04-2009, 11:05 AM	#2
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	No, not at all. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

09-04-2009, 01:35 PM	#4
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	I doubt it. If you were doing it accelerating I'd be more concerned than on a downshift. Plus I don't think you'd be able to shift it into first if you were *seriously/way* over the red-line. I'm sure there are others who might even say that a hard downshift (up to certain limits) helps ensure the rings are seated properly. When I do something like that I wash/wax/detail it and somehow it seems to run even better. Amazing what a little TLC does....for yourself. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

09-04-2009, 02:04 PM	#5
Outlaw Drives: 2SS M6, IBM w/ Silver Rally Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 210 View My Garage	No I did the same thing a few times (more for fun than by accident, just couldn't resist) and I haven't had any trouble. I have a little over 3k miles so far. __________________ IT HAS ARRIVED 8/05/09!!!!:

09-04-2009, 02:19 PM	#7
coptzr Resistance is futile Drives: Anything thats fast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Rapids,MI Posts: 315	I had 88 miles on mine and started banging off the rev limiter........now at 1400 miles with absolutely NO problems. __________________ Modifications (so far) Edelbrock E-Force supercharger JRE fuel system upgrade Edelbrock CAI VMS stage 2.5 cam kit SLP LT's, no cats NPP muffler's w/x-pipe Tuned at Vector Motorsports 606 RWHP and 567 RWT Black 1LE 10 spokes. Hotchkis drop springs.

09-04-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	LS3 man, that engine is a tank.

09-04-2009, 02:23 PM	#8
fdjizm Account Suspended Drives: 2008 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,429 View My Garage	You should actually be pushing the car more... no need to baby cars today that break in bs the dealer gives you is pointless you are just going to wear your piston rings down babying it for the break in period, anyone know who knows engines these days tells you to drive it like you stole it and vary that RPM as much as you can during the first 500 miles. .

09-05-2009, 01:06 AM	#9
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Thanks for the advice. Pushing the car a little more today than I have been and the car is louder now than before at 2nd gear.. However it is an LS3 and its supposed to be loud when I hit it..lol.. I'm still contemplating when to do the first oil change.. I thought 500 miles seemed a bit early, however I will probably do it at close to 1,500 just to be safe even though some people have waited till 3,000 and their car is fine.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

09-05-2009, 02:28 AM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Don't even worry about it. You saw what they did to my car.

09-05-2009, 07:56 AM	#14
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	No worries you'll be fine __________________

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