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Old 11-11-14, 11:27 AM
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Hi guys, just wondering if this is on everyone else's mind? As the title states, i'm curious to know what is the proper break-in period for the RCF. Please don't say, check the owner's manual, cause my F didn't come with it (pending at this time). I know this was discussed on the ISF forum, some say it comes broken it from the factory, and others would wait till at least 1000-2000mi before spirited driving/drag racing/etc. I don't daily the F so any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

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usually its 1000 miles or km of not constant rpms, try to avoid idling too long. Its probably a CYA thing for the manufacturer, even though break ins are debateable. Honestly I just drive it like normal not beating on it but not babying it for break ins. A lot of these cars are dynoed from the factory too.
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Let the oil warm up...beat the **** out of it...change oil.
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After break in...get it on the dyno asap Im really curious to see what the #s are in stock form.
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Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Let the oil warm up...beat the **** out of it...change oil.
^^^This is all you need to do!
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Originally Posted by 1SexyLexus
Hi guys, just wondering if this is on everyone else's mind? As the title states, i'm curious to know what is the proper break-in period for the RCF. Please don't say, check the owner's manual, cause my F didn't come with it (pending at this time). I know this was discussed on the ISF forum, some say it comes broken it from the factory, and others would wait till at least 1000-2000mi before spirited driving/drag racing/etc. I don't daily the F so any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

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As soon as the oil is at full temperature the handcuffs are off. Pushing it will help the rings and valves seat. Babying it will make sure it burns a lot of oil. Your choice.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
usually its 1000 miles or km of not constant rpms, try to avoid idling too long. Its probably a CYA thing for the manufacturer, even though break ins are debateable. Honestly I just drive it like normal not beating on it but not babying it for break ins. A lot of these cars are dynoed from the factory too.
Thanks for the advice im sure to take it easy for the first few miles on the car

Originally Posted by MisterSkiz
Let the oil warm up...beat the **** out of it...change oil.
LMAO the dealer is gonna freak out and ask why an oil change before 50miles? LOL

Originally Posted by NotnFsport
After break in...get it on the dyno asap Im really curious to see what the #s are in stock form.
Sorry bro, no dyno here on Guam... yeah we suck like that... but my butt dyno tells me its faster than my ISF with I/H/E

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Originally Posted by ISF001
After 650-700 miles, look for flames coming out of the afterburners as you kick the beast!
LMAO My thoughts exactly, now I have a base of what miles before I can start mashing on the throttle

Originally Posted by lobuxracer
As soon as the oil is at full temperature the handcuffs are off. Pushing it will help the rings and valves seat. Babying it will make sure it burns a lot of oil. Your choice.
I plan on pushing it alil here an there after whats recommended in the owner's manual

Thanks for all the input fellas, you guys are awesome!
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