[s-cars] Where in the World is CaptMagu???

[Jim Green]

On 1/6/06, djdawson2 at aol.com <djdawson2 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>  Ah, comon!  "Strict break-in"... "500 miles of low boost"  ??
>
> Run em like you stole 'em (assuming the engine management is set up
> right).  The rings will seat just fine, and you'll feel it when it happens.
>
> Think about race cars.  Those engine builders usually say to break them in
> the way you intend to use them.  On my engine, the sudden increase
> in power appeared at about 150 miles of use.  Up to that point, I was
> running it at various levels between steady state, and WFO.
>
> Naturally, break in is done with non-synthetic oil, usually changed to
> synthetic at about 500-1000 miles.
>
> I'm happy to say that my rebuild (a simple re-ring with stock pistons) is
> still only using about 1/2 quart between 5k mile changes... and I think most
> of that 1/2 quart is ending up in my catch can.
>
> Dave
>
>



OK quiz time!  Coming from me, low boost means?

a. 10 psi
b. 15 psi
c. 20 psi

:)










b. !  I think this thing is going to rip even at just 15 psi.

Yea, I'm switching to the M1 truck and SUV after 1000 miles

--
Jim Green
'89 90tq
'89 80q
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