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Jozef · 07-11-2009, 09:21 PM

I just hit 250 miles on my car, and as soon as it rolled over, it seemed like the engine came alive. I've been taking it easy- only taking it over 4k rpm once, but there is a huge difference. All of a sudden the car seems to want to climb the rev-band with less hesitation.

I know some people have posted about how their engines came alive at 1400 miles or so.... Should I be expecting it to become even peppier?

sales@spencershids.com · 07-11-2009, 09:24 PM

Good to hear. Gotta love the power. I cant have one because I dont have the self control

RS_Man · 07-11-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jozef

I just hit 250 miles on my car, and as soon as it rolled over, it seemed like the engine came alive. I've been taking it easy- only taking it over 4k rpm once, but there is a huge difference. All of a sudden the car seems to want to climb the rev-band with less hesitation.

I know some people have posted about how their engines came alive at 1400 miles or so.... Should I be expecting it to become even peppier?

Just wait till you get your first oil change, things just keep gettin better as you rack more miles on it!

DCJ · 07-11-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jozef

I just hit 250 miles on my car, and as soon as it rolled over, it seemed like the engine came alive. I've been taking it easy- only taking it over 4k rpm once, but there is a huge difference. All of a sudden the car seems to want to climb the rev-band with less hesitation.

I know some people have posted about how their engines came alive at 1400 miles or so.... Should I be expecting it to become even peppier?

I think so...when I hit around 1100 to 1200 miles, it just seemed like the car settled in so to speak or came alive. The only thing to me was it started feeling a little rough so that was when I knew it was time to get the oil changed over to the Mobil 1. Unless yours just settled in early, I would think you should see a subtle increase in power. I had kind of doubted the so called break in hype at first but man was I wrong about that

I also think there were times when I took mine well over the 4k rpm before she was broken in but I looked at it like.....it's a car and it's made for this. No doubt about it...the car comes alive after the 1000 mile mark

Pretty cool stuff!!

Quackaddict · 07-11-2009, 10:43 PM

mine seems to get a little better everyday. I read somewhere that all the way up to 4K the engine will get better, by then it is pretty much where it is going to be.

Baldturbofreak · 07-12-2009, 09:15 AM

I take it easy on a new motor for about 150-200 miles to make sure the cambearings have taken a seat, then I rape the shit out of it non-stop afterword.
As much full throttle acceleration as possible, but without sustained high rpm until the 1500 mile mark.

My motors always have great leakdown % as a result.

CatiaJockey · 07-12-2009, 09:52 AM

Mine was real quick to climb to 4K RPM from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd almost to quick, it was unexpected and not always a good thing! Its settled down now and the throttle response seems to match as I depress the pedal. I think the car and I are used to each other now, its smooth as silk!

Top Thrill · 07-12-2009, 09:32 PM

I did me first oil change at 500 mi. At about 900 to 1000 miles is when I noticed a power boost when rpm is over 3000. It seams to be starting out earlier in the rmp range as I get more miles. 1200 on it now, come on 1500 so I can realy get the rpm going at see what she can do.

copterdoc · 07-13-2009, 06:40 AM

I have had mine since May 5th and have also been on a couple of long roadtrip vacations. I have 6500 miles on it and it seems to have settled in and is very smooth. Power is great and the gas mileage is at 25-26 with 80% freeway and 20% city, both driven very hard with lots of hills. The fun hasn't worn off and My wife still calls it my "Yellow Prozac" because It makes me happy.

07-11-2009, 09:21 PM	#1
Jozef Drives: 2010 1LT Black on Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 71	Starting to come alive I just hit 250 miles on my car, and as soon as it rolled over, it seemed like the engine came alive. I've been taking it easy- only taking it over 4k rpm once, but there is a huge difference. All of a sudden the car seems to want to climb the rev-band with less hesitation. I know some people have posted about how their engines came alive at 1400 miles or so.... Should I be expecting it to become even peppier?

07-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#5
Quackaddict Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 209	mine seems to get a little better everyday. I read somewhere that all the way up to 4K the engine will get better, by then it is pretty much where it is going to be. __________________ Semper Fi, Kevin

07-12-2009, 09:52 AM	#7
CatiaJockey Drives: 662 6 injectors 6 spd dual exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancleave, Ms Posts: 3,004 View My Garage	Mine was real quick to climb to 4K RPM from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd almost to quick, it was unexpected and not always a good thing! Its settled down now and the throttle response seems to match as I depress the pedal. I think the car and I are used to each other now, its smooth as silk! __________________

07-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#8
Top Thrill BOD 5/28/09 #13485 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 897	I did me first oil change at 500 mi. At about 900 to 1000 miles is when I noticed a power boost when rpm is over 3000. It seams to be starting out earlier in the rmp range as I get more miles. 1200 on it now, come on 1500 so I can realy get the rpm going at see what she can do. __________________

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07-11-2009, 09:24 PM	#2
sales@spencershids.com Drives: 2008 silverado, 2006 Impala Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 113	Good to hear. Gotta love the power. I cant have one because I dont have the self control

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Baldturbofreak Turbo kit Jedi Drives: 95 vette,07gxp,02wrx,slazer, Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Honeoye,NY Posts: 44	I take it easy on a new motor for about 150-200 miles to make sure the cambearings have taken a seat, then I rape the shit out of it non-stop afterword. As much full throttle acceleration as possible, but without sustained high rpm until the 1500 mile mark. My motors always have great leakdown % as a result.

07-13-2009, 06:40 AM	#9
copterdoc Drives: 2010 rally yellow 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 54	I have had mine since May 5th and have also been on a couple of long roadtrip vacations. I have 6500 miles on it and it seems to have settled in and is very smooth. Power is great and the gas mileage is at 25-26 with 80% freeway and 20% city, both driven very hard with lots of hills. The fun hasn't worn off and My wife still calls it my "Yellow Prozac" because It makes me happy.