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Re: I GOT MY ST!!!!



>>>>> "David" == David Arnett <DArnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

  David> There is no real answer.  The first few miles are most
  David> critical.  The engine components' metallurgical structural
  David> properties change with each heat cycle, becoming stronger
  David> with more cycles while breaking in.  That is another reason
  David> why it is not wise to hot rod a new engine.  I have no idea
  David> how many cycles are needed before each additional heat cycle
  David> has a negligible effect.  I wouldn't worry about it too much.
  David> Just stop often and let it cool down for a few minutes.  That
  David> is also the idea behind varying your speed, it keeps those
  David> temps going up and down like a yo-yo.  And of coarse, your
  David> bearings, valvetrain, tranny, pistons, liners, I can go on
  David> and on, tires, etc, all need to wear in, which will produce
  David> higher than normal temperatures, so no need to add additional
  David> strains to the new motor.  Be safe.


  This makes good sense to me, I've always been good about breaking
new engines in with varying speed (driving everyone behind me nuts!),
but hadn't heard about the stopping and starting and cycling the heat
level in the engine.  It makes sense to me, thanks!
  
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- -jong

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