Do's and Dont's w/new clutch

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08-19-2006, 02:47 AM

TonySTiX

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Do's and Dont's w/new clutch

I just got my car back today w/ freshly installed centerforce DF clutch...Now i've been gettin different answers/suggestions about the break in period...
I've heard not to take it over 3k RPM at all for the first 300 mi and I've also heard that I could hit it, but not redline the gears, which of course i wouldn't do anyway...But can I hit it once in a while? past 3k RPM?
Last thing i wanna do is burn a brand new clutch...just wondering what I can get away with, its gonna kill me not to get on it lol

08-19-2006, 03:18 AM

monkeydude3

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RE: Do's and Dont's w/new clutch

honestly, drive it like you are cruising and not racing at all. I'd suggest 500 miles of normal driving with no ripping. I know it's tough, I did that when I put in my king cobra, but once you get to like 500 miles it's worn in, and now it's worth it.

08-19-2006, 03:21 AM

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RE: Do's and Dont's w/new clutch

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honestly, drive it like you are cruising and not racing at all. I'd suggest 500 miles of normal driving with no ripping. I know it's tough, I did that when I put in my king cobra, but once you get to like 500 miles it's worn in, and now it's worth it.