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Old 07-04-2015, 11:54 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Destructo09 View Post

I'm not really convinced all this makes a huge difference these days anyway though, the engines have already been run from the factory and at the dealer and such anyway, so it's likely already too late to do any good to the rings.

That said, if they truly do test a motor or two and break them in the proper way and then toss them in a production car I could see that motor possibly making a bit more HP, I seriously doubt it would be dramatic though.
Rings are 80% seated within the first hour. A good ring seat not only makes more power it also allows less contaminates into the crankcase which increases longevity.
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