1 quick question I got for you guys, How long does it normaly take to break in the Lightnings I'v got around 500K on it so far I haven't been up in the high rpm's yet, So I thought I would ask you experts

Thanks

 

I'm old school,take it easy first 1000.

Fritz, Silver 2001 "L"

 

See post on engine warm up!

 

500K already?!? Jeez, I thought I drove it alot!

Guess the engines hold up well.

*GRIN*

Daniel

 

I just hit the 500mile mark tonight. I have been driving the snot out of it so far. I asked around and I have no got a definate answer, so I stick to the "break it in like you'll dive it" theory.

 

I asked the same question when I got my 2000. Your going to get mixed answers. Do a search on the topic and you will get a bunch of answers. Some people will tell you if you take it easy on the truck then it will be slow. I found that not to be true! I took it very easy on my L for the first 1500 like is says in the manual and on the web site. My truck is very quick and bone stock was getting 10 psi and 12 with a chip.



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93 Teal Cobra #4656
2000 Silver Lightning #4524

 

Ihad called SVT & was told 1,500 miles before you stretch the rods.My "L" really started screaming after break in at around 5,miles.

 

I did what the SVT FAQ said to do. I figure you can't go wrong with that. If anything were to happen you could tell the dealer you followed the procedure SVT recommended.

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2000 Black Lightning
#1326 of 4966
Born on 03/20/2000
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Best time: 13.335 @ 103.91 mph