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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Whats the New Transfer case break in procedure?

I recently bought a new transfercase from shep. Its a Stage 2 with ralliart LSD. Is there a break in procedure for the new tcase. When I emailed Shep, I was advised no break in was necessary but when I did a search on the forums Jon of TRE stated you should drive under 60 for the first 100 miles and it can takes 5-6000 miles for it to fully break in. Who is correct?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Shep, he built it right?
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Go with what Shep said. He built it. TRE didn't.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rcheung
I recently bought a new transfercase from shep. Its a Stage 2 with ralliart LSD. Is there a break in procedure for the new tcase. When I emailed Shep, I was advised no break in was necessary but when I did a search on the forums Jon of TRE stated you should drive under 60 for the first 100 miles and it can takes 5-6000 miles for it to fully break in. Who is correct?
Man - I just got my Shep Transfer case this week - its a work of art is it not ????

Shep is a genious - it is so sweet how well the back lash was dialed in on that unit, like a swiss watch

I cant wait to install it in my car and finally have a evo without the dreaded decel death whine !

The larger bolts holding the halfs together was a nice touch.

I was very impressed and happy
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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PS - no idea of any break in procedure but it did have a tag specifying diaqueen fluid
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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I just got my transfer and tranny from shep. I finnally got the car this morning. Amazing feel with the new clutch.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DynoFlash
Man - I just got my Shep Transfer case this week - its a work of art is it not ????

Shep is a genious - it is so sweet how well the back lash was dialed in on that unit, like a swiss watch

I cant wait to install it in my car and finally have a evo without the dreaded decel death whine !

The larger bolts holding the halfs together was a nice touch.

I was very impressed and happy
Not only is it a piece of art but the fact that he was able to modify the stock one and ship it out the same day it came in was a feat in itself.
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DynoFlash
PS - no idea of any break in procedure but it did have a tag specifying diaqueen fluid
Yeah I never used anything but diaqueen unfortunately the stock one still went out. I will definately stick with diaqueen and have 2 full jugs in my garage.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Did he also mention to drive around for a couple miles and refill the t-case fluid?
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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Sent my trans and T-case to shep friday. I can't wait to get it back.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ottomatic
Did he also mention to drive around for a couple miles and refill the t-case fluid?
Yes he did.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Duby
Sent my trans and T-case to shep friday. I can't wait to get it back.
From my experience the turnaround time for shep is very quick.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rcheung
From my experience the turnaround time for shep is very quick.
Nice I can't wait,

What's anyone's oppinion on getting the evo9 1st gear . . . better 60' ?? better ET ??
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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this might come out of left field here, but i say, be nice to it for the first 15 minutes of driving, check fluid levels, then beat the **** out of it, if its gonna break it better be in the begining.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by evo L
this might come out of left field here, but i say, be nice to it for the first 15 minutes of driving, check fluid levels, then beat the **** out of it, if its gonna break it better be in the begining.
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