Do gears need to be broken in?

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03-16-2008, 10:12 PM

BADSEED

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Do gears need to be broken in?

saturday im putting in 3.73's from FRPP now do i have to drive it like 200 miles or something or can i go out and drive it like i stole it? thanks

03-16-2008, 10:19 PM

98MustangGT46

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

Ive always heard 500 miles. Then ive heard others say they dont. But if it was me to be safe i would jjust take it easy for like 500 miles and listen for any whine or clunks or anything strange. Im sure someone else will know more. I just figured i would throw my oppinion out there.

03-16-2008, 10:26 PM

hot wheels

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

complete opinion on this one.......i say no, put mine in and hit it. not a whine, not a busted gear, not a nothing just more fun.

03-16-2008, 10:30 PM

mvr

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

most will say let it go through a few heat cycles before you rip on it. so like a 20min trip then give it time too cool down, do that a few times then rip on it.

on a side note im getting my frpp 3.73's installed tomorow, and thats what i plan to do. take it easy for the first handfull of drives and listen for whine/noise.

03-16-2008, 10:32 PM

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

oops your right. forgot a couple heat cycles.

03-16-2008, 10:44 PM

BADSEED

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

alright thanks guys hopefully i might be able to get 13's on street tires now

03-16-2008, 10:52 PM

andrewclark

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

i thought u were sellin ur car

03-16-2008, 10:59 PM

B.O.B MACH 1

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

When I got gears. I drove around easy, then let it sit for about 2 hours. Then started it back up and ripped it, and mine does not wine or anything.

03-17-2008, 01:36 AM

ford88

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RE: Do gears need to be broken in?

Mine still whine a little bit, but I still rip on it.... I'm a jackass I know, but I don't care, I actually hope something happens to my car. It will give me an excuse to by a complete rear-end.