When do you start pounding on it - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Gibb · 06-10-2009, 06:37 AM

I have heard a lot of talk how quick these cars are. I am going to pick mine up on Friday if it don't rain. #6592 it's been here for a week getting windows tinted, stripes and stuff. When I bought my Mustang way back when I let it go hard before I ever got it home. I am older now and can wait until it's ready for some pounding. What have you guys with the V8 been doing. I am looking forward to racing my big block and the sooner the better.

Jamie Mac · 06-10-2009, 07:53 AM

My old rule of thumb was 500 miles. I never made it. With this one I'm going to go 1500 miles. So far the highest I've tached it is 4500rpm and only once. Normally I keep it under 4000. I must say that it is VERY HARD to not stomp on that pedal. I still stare at the tach at idle reading 500rpm and can't believe how smooth it is that slow.

nards444 · 06-10-2009, 07:55 AM

well if you want it to last in the long run I would at least give it 500 to 1000mi. But You guarentee im going to punch it at least once when i first get it

TomServo · 06-10-2009, 08:05 AM

I'd follow GM's advice out lined in the Owners Manual, give it 500 miles before any WOT or hard use of the brakes/clutch.

Tom

Gibb · 06-10-2009, 08:17 AM

Thanks guys maybe I should let my wife drive it for the first month or so. Do I sound like I am almost 60

Jamie Mac · 06-10-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibb

Thanks guys maybe I should let my wife drive it for the first month or so. Do I sound like I am almost 60

If you do, she won't want to give it back!

SicSix6 · 06-10-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibb

I have heard a lot of talk how quick these cars are. I am going to pick mine up on Friday if it don't rain. #6592 it's been here for a week getting windows tinted, stripes and stuff. When I bought my Mustang way back when I let it go hard before I ever got it home. I am older now and can wait until it's ready for some pounding. What have you guys with the V8 been doing. I am looking forward to racing my big block and the sooner the better.

Read the manual. Sounds like you have never owned a performance vehicle by the question you asked. If nothing else use the

. there are tons of articles that tell how long it takes to break in each part of the vehicle.

blackedout010 · 06-10-2009, 09:28 AM

around 500 miles

Rayban · 06-10-2009, 03:40 PM

The owners manual says 1500 mile break-in period and not to exceed 4000 rpm's. Don't listen to those who are guessing or telling what they do cause they are wrong. If you can't wait that long get on a motorcycle or a friends car and hammer away !

2010SSRS · 06-10-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayban

The owners manual says 1500 mile break-in period and not to exceed 4000 rpm's. Don't listen to those who are guessing or telling what they do cause they are wrong. If you can't wait that long get on a motorcycle or a friends car and hammer away !

i'm trying...........700 nice miles down. i was gonna drop the oil at 1000 and call it a day, but i'm not sure.......i might wait.

14pilot · 06-10-2009, 03:50 PM

...beat the piss out of it. Never wash it. Bend up the fenders and shoot primer all over random body panels...

Then, grow yourself a mullet and put on your favorite gravy stained wife beater...

You can be the next Star on "Cops"

And you'll make my pristine Camaro worth that much more

JK

Silverguardrail · 06-10-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14pilot

...beat the piss out of it. Never wash it. Bend up the fenders and shoot primer all over random body panels...

Then, grow yourself a mullet and put on your favorite gravy stained wife beater...

You can be the next Star on "Cops"

And you'll make my pristine Camaro worth that much more

JK

Vash · 06-10-2009, 05:19 PM

I do it slow and easy. Never kissing on the first date. Or even till the relationship is well developed and many dates have been accomplished.

The Cars I mean of course.:5thgenvert:

Iwantone2 · 06-10-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

I do it slow and easy. Never kissing on the first date. Or even till the relationship is well developed and many dates have been accomplished.

The Cars I mean of course.:5thgenvert:

Sure you do...

06-10-2009, 06:37 AM	#1
Gibb Drives: 1967 rs/ss 396 4speed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ontario Posts: 89	When do you start pounding on it I have heard a lot of talk how quick these cars are. I am going to pick mine up on Friday if it don't rain. #6592 it's been here for a week getting windows tinted, stripes and stuff. When I bought my Mustang way back when I let it go hard before I ever got it home. I am older now and can wait until it's ready for some pounding. What have you guys with the V8 been doing. I am looking forward to racing my big block and the sooner the better.

06-10-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	My old rule of thumb was 500 miles. I never made it. With this one I'm going to go 1500 miles. So far the highest I've tached it is 4500rpm and only once. Normally I keep it under 4000. I must say that it is VERY HARD to not stomp on that pedal. I still stare at the tach at idle reading 500rpm and can't believe how smooth it is that slow. __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

06-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#3
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	well if you want it to last in the long run I would at least give it 500 to 1000mi. But You guarentee im going to punch it at least once when i first get it __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

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06-10-2009, 08:05 AM	#4
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	I'd follow GM's advice out lined in the Owners Manual, give it 500 miles before any WOT or hard use of the brakes/clutch. Tom

06-10-2009, 08:17 AM	#5
Gibb Drives: 1967 rs/ss 396 4speed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ontario Posts: 89	Thanks guys maybe I should let my wife drive it for the first month or so. Do I sound like I am almost 60

06-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#8
blackedout010 Drives: on order black 2010 2ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 913	around 500 miles

06-10-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
Rayban Rayban Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS IOM 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hudson, OH Posts: 12	The owners manual says 1500 mile break-in period and not to exceed 4000 rpm's. Don't listen to those who are guessing or telling what they do cause they are wrong. If you can't wait that long get on a motorcycle or a friends car and hammer away !

06-10-2009, 05:19 PM	#13
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	I do it slow and easy. Never kissing on the first date. Or even till the relationship is well developed and many dates have been accomplished. The Cars I mean of course.:5thgenvert: