How soon is too soon?!

Originally Posted by GeauxTigers1

Hey guys!

Well still just sitting here waiting for 3/3 to come for the delivery of the new Z! While I'm dreaming about it, I started to wonder two things:

Is there really a break in period on these things? As in should I keep it under a certain rpm for a certain amount of miles and ease her in? I REALLY want to get on her a bit day 1 just out of pure excitement but can hold back if I need to!

Second, how long do people wait before putting FI on the Z and void out the warranty? I wanted to give that cushion to make sure there are no manufacturer defects of course that I typically would be able to bring her right in to get fixed. Whereas the second that turbo hits the motor that's not longer an option. I had a 2009 GTM TT and want to go AAM sooner rather than later! Thanks guys! Can't wait to be a part of the family again!

Originally Posted by jwick

Owners manual states keep rpms below 4000 for 1,200 miles.

Don't use cruise control during that time period and make sure you vary gears if on extended trips at the same speed. Also no hard braking for the first 200 miles.

As for FI. I would wait until the motor is properly broken in and wear metals start to drop off in your oil sample. Send all your oil changes to Black Stone and when they report the motor is at normal wear metals add boost.

Originally Posted by GeauxTigers1

Nice thanks for the info guys! The guy who will be working on the car mentions first oil change. That way they can do those samples and by then she should be good to go. Also doing some down shift/engine braking instead of using the brakes. Nothing ferocious just giving her a little pressure here and there. Heard stay off the freeways as much as you can at first to keep shifting through those gears so nice to hear a lot of the same that you just advised.

Damnitt next oil change seems like a long time! Whatever, more exuse to drive her around everywhere instead of sitting in the garage

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Not gonna lie when I was at 200 miles I went from Houston to Austin a couple times in a month, varies speeds, gears, etc to just add miles. Had friends in Austin to visit and was nice, but was a good excuse to get some miles on the car.