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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Question on installing TBE on new Car...
Hey guys, I am going to drive the car to recommend break in specs but would it hurt to put my new TBE exhaust on with say 400 miles on the car...Please help...
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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I'd say it would be best to put it on ASAP so it's easier to get the bolts off. Especially those pesky DP spring bolts.

Oh, don't forget to use some high temp antiseaze.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Would it have any negative effects on break-in?...
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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THe motor should pretty much be broken in already. IMO putting on a tbe would be an issue.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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What you are saying could go wither way the way you worded it...So you are saying no?...Anyone else have some comments?...

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THe motor should pretty much be broken in already. IMO putting on a tbe would be an issue.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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put it on now, it will do absolutely no harm. except you will have more power. your motor is broken in, your good to go!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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doo it. doo it.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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I have 3 saying yes
and have 1 saying no...

Anyone else?...
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Stop being such a girl and put it on, you are helping her breathe better.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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put it no harm will happen.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Go for it.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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On my last evo I had tbe, intake, and boost controller within 300 miles. Just do it. Nothing will happen.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Sweet its going on tommorrow...I didnt think it would hurt but hey its a $30k car and I just wanted to make sure you know what I mean?... Thanks B-Rad!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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go take it for a day trip
200 miles can be easily be put on
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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I had intake, tbe, boost controller, springs, tints, etc all done at 250 miles so go for it
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