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Old 09-17-2004, 01:31 AM
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Hey, quick question. I just dumped some 3.73s into my 95 gt and do yo uneed to break them in before you race? or can i just race em right out o the box
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Old 09-17-2004, 01:38 AM
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yes you need to break in gears... different manufacturs tell you different things.... but basicly your supposed to drive for like 5-10 miles, then park it and let it cool down for like an hour, then do that again, and once more, then they should be ready for some serious launching
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Old 09-17-2004, 01:42 AM
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alright thanks a bunch man
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Old 09-17-2004, 02:47 AM
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when i did gears in my ranger they told me to take it easy for the first 500 miles
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Old 09-17-2004, 04:29 PM
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sh it I drove mine down the road for about 20 miles..then stole it like I stole it
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