Oh, ok. I thought that's what you meant but wasn't sure. I'll be in the same as you as I am installing an RXT in mine during the reassembly process. I was told 500 miles to break-in the RXT, but was told the motor doesn't really need a "break-in" period. I know there are different schools of thought of how to break-in a motor the go easy on it break-in versus the drive it like you stole it break-in. Going to be really hard not to get on it when I am finally behind the wheel of my car again.
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Oh, ok. I thought that's what you meant but wasn't sure. I'll be in the same as you as I am installing an RXT in mine during the reassembly process. I was told 500 miles to break-in the RXT, but was told the motor doesn't really need a "break-in" period. I know there are different schools of thought of how to break-in a motor the go easy on it break-in versus the drive it like you stole it break-in. Going to be really hard not to get on it when I am finally behind the wheel of my car again.
Exactly! I am of the school of thought that you need to break it in on the Dyno! But the new clutch adds a little time of hesitation. Just passing on
My lessons. Also, don't preload the clutch cable on the twin discs. Leave a little play when putting the cable on. Otherwise you may cause slippage. Learned that yesterday! Lol!
My lessons. Also, don't preload the clutch cable on the twin discs. Leave a little play when putting the cable on. Otherwise you may cause slippage. Learned that yesterday! Lol!
I'm not doing the install and have a lot of confidence in the shop doing the work, so I am sure he will set it up right.
Latest update, motor is in the car and the clutch is installed. The new throwout bearing has been installed in the trans so that should be going in next week then on to the headers and then some chassis stiffening pieces get welded in. Sorry car was on the lift so I couldn't snap any pictures of the motor in the car :shrug:
Trans and long tubes were in when I stopped by the shop Thursday so we are making progress. Shouldn't be too much longer before she is fired up and strapped to the dyno.
yours almost there man! my car was down for 2 months when I did my motor and I thought that was long...lol ill have to see this beast when I come back to jersey next month
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Where about in Jersey do you live?
I'm from Middletown in Monmouth county
Making progress:
Hmmm who will be done first;-)
I'm thinking you!!:bash::bash:
But lets see who makes more power.:beer::banana:
But lets see who makes more power.:beer::banana:
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Looks great.
Seeing threads like this really make me regret selling my car.
Ill have anothr soon enough.
Seeing threads like this really make me regret selling my car.
Ill have anothr soon enough.
It's amazing how many people are doing similar builds and yet most aren't finished yet.
Welcome to SVTP, where builds happens in a virtual world.
Looking to see how much torque you make.
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