Modding before break in procedure done?

FairladyZ · 04-28-2012, 07:48 PM

Did evyeroen wait to put on an exhaust or simple bolt ons?

I am just curious, will having mods hurt the break in, or does it not really matter if i am still following the rules. <4k rpm etc...

Jordo! · 04-28-2012, 08:54 PM

Provided you follow a proper break in procedure, it doesn't really matter...

but then again, why add power-ups to a car you won't be thrashing right away?

Also, if you plan to dyno, dyno after break in, get a baseline, and then go back to redyno after adding a mod you know exactly how much each mod added

FairladyZ · 04-28-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Provided you follow a proper break in procedure, it doesn't really matter...

but then again, why add power-ups to a car you won't be thrashing right away?

GF got me a tanabe exhaust... and it tempeted me to get it on before the break in is done, and that is what happened, but i drive careful regardless.

Jordo! · 04-28-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

GF got me a tanabe exhaust... and it tempeted me to get it on before the break in is done, and that is what happened, but i drive careful regardless.

Ehh.. sure -- why not? Just follow the break in procedure and you should be fine.

FairladyZ · 04-28-2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Provided you follow a proper break in procedure, it doesn't really matter...

but then again, why add power-ups to a car you won't be thrashing right away?

Also, if you plan to dyno, dyno after break in, get a baseline, and then go back to redyno after adding a mod you know exactly how much each mod added

Im not hardcore.. pretty simple guy. I wanted it for sound and she surprised me. I won't be modding much or running to the dyno any time soon.

Jsolo · 04-28-2012, 11:57 PM

If you install your exhaust now, your break-in will end sooner. You'll be inclined to drive it more, possibly with more throttle input.

NYBladeZ · 04-29-2012, 02:00 PM

It depends on the mods. If you are going with test pipes/hfc's catback, then you should be fine just continue driving as such. Personally I waited a little bit so I can grow accustomed to the feel of the car stock (driveability, power curve, limits etc.) and then added mods. What's the point of additional power if I can't properly manage the car while stock.

sixpax · 04-29-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

It depends on the mods. If you are going with test pipes/hfc's catback, then you should be fine just continue driving as such. Personally I waited a little bit so I can grow accustomed to the feel of the car stock (driveability, power curve, limits etc.) and then added mods. What's the point of additional power if I can't properly manage the car while stock.

That's some great input right there.

FairladyZ · 04-29-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

It depends on the mods. If you are going with test pipes/hfc's catback, then you should be fine just continue driving as such. Personally I waited a little bit so I can grow accustomed to the feel of the car stock (driveability, power curve, limits etc.) and then added mods. What's the point of additional power if I can't properly manage the car while stock.

true. But to be honest i am actualyl quite use to 300+ hp cars.

I had a STI + cobb accessport dp, etc.

And an evo that was as close to that fixed up.

NYBladeZ · 04-29-2012, 05:15 PM

Its not simply the power #'s its but you've listed two awd cars. Driving 300hp N/A rwd to the limit and 300hp f/i awd to the limit are very different.

Streetlife · 04-30-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

GF got me a tanabe exhaust... and it tempeted me to get it on before the break in is done, and that is what happened, but i drive careful regardless.

You'll be fine OP! i had the same exhaust and Post MAF tubes installed the first week i took delivery, i had 40 miles on the odometer then 6.6 when i picked her up (no other exhaust would do for me). As a matter of fact, i have 500 miles on my girl now, 700 until i'm done with break in. Following break in isn't a problem with the Tanabe, 4K RPM is when she she starts to sound even more amazing, big difference from stock and you know the exhaust is breathing better.

6MT · 04-30-2012, 08:19 PM

I had my "bolt-on's" installed at PDI before I took delivery. No problems... No issues

04-28-2012, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 19	Modding before break in procedure done? Did evyeroen wait to put on an exhaust or simple bolt ons? I am just curious, will having mods hurt the break in, or does it not really matter if i am still following the rules. <4k rpm etc...

04-28-2012, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 420	Provided you follow a proper break in procedure, it doesn't really matter... but then again, why add power-ups to a car you won't be thrashing right away? Also, if you plan to dyno, dyno after break in, get a baseline, and then go back to redyno after adding a mod you know exactly how much each mod added __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 04-28-2012 at 09:01 PM.

04-29-2012, 02:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	It depends on the mods. If you are going with test pipes/hfc's catback, then you should be fine just continue driving as such. Personally I waited a little bit so I can grow accustomed to the feel of the car stock (driveability, power curve, limits etc.) and then added mods. What's the point of additional power if I can't properly manage the car while stock. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-29-2012, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	Its not simply the power #'s its but you've listed two awd cars. Driving 300hp N/A rwd to the limit and 300hp f/i awd to the limit are very different. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-30-2012, 08:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	I had my "bolt-on's" installed at PDI before I took delivery. No problems... No issues __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-28-2012, 11:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 16	If you install your exhaust now, your break-in will end sooner. You'll be inclined to drive it more, possibly with more throttle input.

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