"break in" before tune?

mikt01 · 12-10-2014, 09:25 PM

do you need to let your engine go through the break in period before a tune?
or does it really matter?

r33_RGSport · 12-11-2014, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mikt01

do you need to let your engine go through the break in period before a tune?
or does it really matter?

You can get the tune and just drive the car moderately. Or just wait 1200miles.
In my case, I don't wait, because I don't believe in breaking in period.

We are in the period where the manufacturing process is so advanced where all the engine components are at prime condition already.

Vitoco · 12-11-2014, 03:49 AM

Let it break-in, then start driving the car to appreciate what it offers. And THEN tune if thats what you want. This way you'll know where you came from, and will appreciate the power bump as well.

rustyminded · 12-11-2014, 04:56 AM

Don't take the car to the limits man, after 1200 miles start driving a bit hard let the engine seal properly then put the tune.

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