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Old 04-06-2012, 11:13 AM   #130
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I understand the rings must seat relatively early in the engine’s life, like within the first 50 miles. How quickly do rings seat? Would five full-throttle pulls from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm in 5th gear do the trick? After one has driven the engine hard during the first few miles, can it be assumed the rings are set and that one can then baby the engine for the next 1,000 miles?
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