I'm planning on getting an Evo VIII and having it become my "weekend" performance car. I was wondering that when I get it, should I drive it stock for a while to get it broken in, or just mod it right off the lot? This probably isn't a big deal or anything, but it would be nice to know to help the engine in anyway possible. What would the advantages be to each one if it is up to preferences? I'm planning on sooner or later, going all out on mods for this vehicle, so I want to make sure that I do things as well as I can for it.

 

Are you doing internal mods as well?....if not no sweat

 

So if I plan on doing engine internal mods, than I don't need to break it in, just garage it from the from right off lot? Now I've heard that Subaru WRX is better in the fact that it's more reliable than a Mitsubishi, is there a certain mileage number where the 4G63 starts to get weak? Like the RX7, but doesn't totally break down.

 

Break it in first. There is more to breaking than creating the correct wear patterns in the cylinders and bearings. The heat cycling of the block and heads is not truly critical but will help. If you're worried about it then break it in. Cladius posted a good break in schedule on MLR. Could you repost it here for you NA audience.

Erik

Erik

 

i saw break it in. not only does it give u a base of comparison but it also gives you an idea of where to start your mods. starting @ your car's weakest link, whatever you think that would be

 

I left my car stock for the first year. Not so much for the car as for the driver. I had no experience with a car at this level of performance and needed time to learn the car. I also have enjoyed the slow process of improvement. I cant imaging truly appreciating the change as much if it had been presented to me all at one time. Its nice to have something to look forward to.

 

I would say, drive it for a bit, so u can fully appreciate the mods u did , one by one! in the meantime, u can do a kit, etc..

 

I would do little mods here and there just to help the car out a little, like turbo timers and oil catch tank, i think that would do for now