| bneale |
05-30-2012 08:56 PM |
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Originally Posted by ngabdala
(Post 232058)
You don't need to watch the RPM as it was dyno'd at the factory. You need to make sure you break in the other parts of the car responsibly. Straight-line RPM you can definitely get into the redline. I just wouldn't take risky turns or do some dukes of hazard shit.
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I'm not going to get into an "engine break in" debate with you here. But I wouldn't dare straight redline the car after just picking it up. It's not exactly suggested in the manual even though you are correct, they do run the engine at the factory.
The reason why I would follow the guide (I will be doing this with my FR-S) is because I have a very serious racing friend who bought a 2010 STI Hatchback brand new. He had it from the factory and followed the engine break in guide. I asked him about what he thought I should do with the FR-S and he told me "With Subaru engines, follow the guide book. I noticed a HUGE difference in power after the engine was broken in compared to when it was new. Even at the same RPM, the engine was more responsive".
So, from that point onward. I've made my mind up and I will indeed follow what the manual suggests. I wouldn't be telling people "oh yeah, go redline it! They broke it in for you".
bneale
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