the proper way to do it is thisOriginally Posted by jap_racer1
Crank car up, let it run for 20 min at IDLE. Check for coolant leaks/oil leaks. After 20 min and the car has reached operating temperature, shut car off.
Drain and replace OIL AND FILTER.
Crank car up again, SLightly Rev it to 3000rpms, 4000,5000. Let idle, check for coolant leaks /oil leaks AGAIN.
After that, tow the car to your nearest dyno and have the car tuned and broken in ON THE DYNO.
If you do it ANY OTHER WAY you are risking the money you have just forked out. The rings will seat in the first 100 miles, usually in the first 50. you need to vary load and get a good a/f ratio so as to not cause any damage to the bore or the rings.
If you do it this way you ensure good ring seal, good a/f ratio and a healthy motor.
Breaking it in EASY is a myth, and its the wrong way to do it, driving 500-1000 miles on it before tuning or whatever is WRONG. Think about it, you really wanna drive it 500-1000 miles on an air fuel ratio you have no idea if its lean or rich?
Not smart.
Break in should always be done on a dyno, or at least by a competent tuner on the street.
Good luck