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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Question BEST way to BREAK in a EVO 9

I was wondering whats the best way to break in a evo 9 ive heard dont go above 3500 rpms for about a week or two does that sound rite or is there a better way
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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How about read the manual. Ok since thats said. Boost often and vary the revs but stay under 5k rpms for the first 600 miles
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Drive it like a baby till you hit 1500 miles. This will give you enough time to get some heat into your drivetrain, transmission, and engine. It will in time loosen things up and decrease the chances of you breaking something later.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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i think it for about 1500 miles don't rev pass 3500 rpm and not pass 65mph
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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break in on the dyno
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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3500 is a liitle low
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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road head
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Manual states to keep it under 5k for 500 miles. Personally, I varied a bit.. sometimes 4k, sometimes 5k.. once or twice I redlined it. I'm at 510 miles now on the odometer, and will change the oil at 1k. Second oil change at 5k, then every 5k after that...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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500-600 miles should be good with boosting in all gears and keeping it under 5k... Change your oil at about 1k miles...
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Beat the crap out of it.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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I did 500 mile break in. Didn't pass 5000 RPM. Changed the oil and filter when I got home, and when I hit 500, and when I hit 2500. Every oil change at 2500 and I drive my car like I should.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Even if you don't follow his break-in procedure, the guy is a thoughtful writer and worth a read.

No one will fault you for following the manual, though.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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break it in like this
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