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Vash · 08-01-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny5cam

I have been a mechanic for over 20 years now, and have built and rebuilt both gas and diesel engines from a Briggs and Stratton to a 425 Caterpillar.There is no magical mile or time that an engine takes to "loosen up".This all depends on "how" one breaks an engine in.Noticeable power gains are the result of valves and rings seating and sealing the combustion chambers, making more power.Also, as the engine breaks in,the crank and rod bearings find tolerance,letting the rotating assembly to rotate more freely.Don't believe everything you hear on "the power block" every saturday or sunday afternoon,they're trying to sell you a product.There is no such miracle oil that will make a car feel that it has doubled in h.p.

Break-in is not just for the engine but the entire vehicle. Many components need heating and cooling cycles.

Royal Purple is a quality product and I don't think anyone said you get double power.

JewelZ · 08-01-2009, 11:22 PM

Every car has an alarm clock built in that goes off at 1501 miles, haha.

Rockytophummer · 08-01-2009, 11:26 PM

I noticed my biggest change at 2000miles! But damn shes a beast!

My new Camaro · 08-01-2009, 11:26 PM

im also a mechanic and i agree except better oil ,less friction, more power

Vash · 08-01-2009, 11:34 PM

Here is a fresh test. On a volvo boat v8.

jonny5cam · 08-01-2009, 11:46 PM

I am all for guality lubricants.and yes some are better than others.but don't u think if R P oil was that much better, evere NASCAR, NHRA , and any other racing team would be using it just to try to stay above the curve, and just be able to compete with teams that use R P.c'mon, gimmie a break

My new Camaro · 08-01-2009, 11:50 PM

im sure if royal purple paid enough they would

Rob53 · 08-02-2009, 12:21 AM

She has been a beast since I got her, if she gets a little more attitude after 1500 miles, that's fine with me! I haven't done an oil change yet either. I'll be slapping on Borla axle back exhaust this week, so I know she is gonna sound a little meaner now too! I still haven't gotten on her hard yet, and won't for a while, but she let's me know........ all systems are "go". She's hot, and she knows it

2KZ28_For_Now · 08-02-2009, 02:07 AM

Royal Purple DOES produce power gains immediately. However, I cannot comment on the break-in thing, as my car already had 40K+ miles on it when I switched. The difference was immediate, and very noticeable.

I've posted this several times before -- but the power gain was enough that it messed up a gear in my rear end during a full power "torque dump" into the next gear at over 80 MPH on the highway after kicking it into passing gear. (Yes, I slowed down immediately afterwards to a legal speed).

The car nearly jumped sideways. It almost chirped the tires. It was intense, but FUN!

And, this was an automatic.

I didn't mind the damage but unfortunately I cant enjoy the power until I get the rear end rebuilt or replaced.

Sorry for the OT - but if anyone knows a good cheap place/way to replace or refurb a rear axle on a 2000 Camaro please PM me. Thanks.

GMtothecore · 08-02-2009, 02:21 AM

Should be seeing some improvement as more and more cars get past break in and into cooler months ahead.

ftshark · 08-02-2009, 03:29 AM

Sounds like your car took the red pill

Moth · 08-04-2009, 12:39 PM

will my 2LT also wake up at some point ?? im at like 1300 miles

camaro67 · 08-04-2009, 02:21 PM

what a bunch of dreamers 1500 miles no diff. if everyone thinks yhis car is a beast you must have owned some kittens.

ftshark · 08-04-2009, 02:35 PM

WOW that's harsh

08-01-2009, 11:22 PM	#16
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	Every car has an alarm clock built in that goes off at 1501 miles, haha. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

08-02-2009, 12:21 AM	#22
Rob53 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS VR Camaro convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 755	1200 Miles now She has been a beast since I got her, if she gets a little more attitude after 1500 miles, that's fine with me! I haven't done an oil change yet either. I'll be slapping on Borla axle back exhaust this week, so I know she is gonna sound a little meaner now too! I still haven't gotten on her hard yet, and won't for a while, but she let's me know........ all systems are "go". She's hot, and she knows it Attached Images

08-02-2009, 02:07 AM	#23
2KZ28_For_Now SS Shotgun Ride?!??! :-) Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,549	Royal Purple DOES produce power gains immediately. However, I cannot comment on the break-in thing, as my car already had 40K+ miles on it when I switched. The difference was immediate, and very noticeable. I've posted this several times before -- but the power gain was enough that it messed up a gear in my rear end during a full power "torque dump" into the next gear at over 80 MPH on the highway after kicking it into passing gear. (Yes, I slowed down immediately afterwards to a legal speed). The car nearly jumped sideways. It almost chirped the tires. It was intense, but FUN! And, this was an automatic. I didn't mind the damage but unfortunately I cant enjoy the power until I get the rear end rebuilt or replaced. Sorry for the OT - but if anyone knows a good cheap place/way to replace or refurb a rear axle on a 2000 Camaro please PM me. Thanks. __________________ LT LS RS SS LS3 LSA-Z28 (Skip the body kit)

08-02-2009, 02:21 AM	#24
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Should be seeing some improvement as more and more cars get past break in and into cooler months ahead. __________________

08-02-2009, 03:29 AM	#25
ftshark Drives: 2010 1SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 170	Sounds like your car took the red pill Attached Images

08-01-2009, 11:26 PM	#17
Rockytophummer Drives: 2006 Hummer H2 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryville tn. Posts: 585	I noticed my biggest change at 2000miles! But damn shes a beast!

08-01-2009, 11:26 PM	#18
My new Camaro Drives: 2500 hd Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AR Posts: 297	im also a mechanic and i agree except better oil ,less friction, more power

08-01-2009, 11:34 PM	#19
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Here is a fresh test. On a volvo boat v8.

08-01-2009, 11:46 PM	#20
jonny5cam Drives: IOM SS/RS LS3/6sp. man. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winter Haven, Fl. Posts: 112	I am all for guality lubricants.and yes some are better than others.but don't u think if R P oil was that much better, evere NASCAR, NHRA , and any other racing team would be using it just to try to stay above the curve, and just be able to compete with teams that use R P.c'mon, gimmie a break

08-01-2009, 11:50 PM	#21
My new Camaro Drives: 2500 hd Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AR Posts: 297	im sure if royal purple paid enough they would

08-04-2009, 12:39 PM	#26
Moth Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 142 View My Garage	will my 2LT also wake up at some point ?? im at like 1300 miles __________________

08-04-2009, 02:21 PM	#27
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	what a bunch of dreamers 1500 miles no diff. if everyone thinks yhis car is a beast you must have owned some kittens.

08-04-2009, 02:35 PM	#28
ftshark Drives: 2010 1SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 170	WOW that's harsh __________________ :: Ordered 5/13/09 :: Delivered to Customer 10/6/09 :: 1SS/RS ~ AUTOMATIC ~ CYBER GRAY METALLIC ~ SILVER RALLY STRIPES

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