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Old 07-21-2006, 11:53 AM
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I just got a new engine and clutch put in today. I was wondering how many miles you guys recommend I baby the engine before I start drving spirited.

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1000?
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Old 07-21-2006, 11:56 AM
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I thought the Honda recommended break-in mileage was 800 for the S, but I may be wrong. I know when I did a new clutch it was 500 miles of babying it.
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did your car come with the owner's manual? (mine did not)
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no mine did not.
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Honda says 500, I went 1000 before hitting Vtec
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I'd keep it below 6000 rpm and ~85% throttle for the first 1,000 miles.

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I took it easy for the first 2500...then all hell broke loose
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I just got my 06, manual said to stay below 5500rpm for the first 600 miles.
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Originally Posted by NO S8NT,Jul 21 2006, 04:40 PM
I took it easy for the first 2500...then all hell broke loose
Wow 2,500 miles... well you had a fully built motor... would you advise the same thing for a stock motor?
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