![]() ![]() Well what is the base map? Just someone’s idea of what numbers will start your car. Can’t I drive it like that for a few miles? I’m not even boosting. Well I did put in a new base map or I’m just running off the stock Honda computer. Within 2 to 3 seconds the pistons and cylinders can be ruined. What is in first place on the “things NOT to do list”? Boost on an un-tuned motor. Too lean an air/fuel will begin to heat and distort parts, too rich will wash the oil off the cylinders causing premature wear. In second position on the “things NOT to do list” is trying to break in an un-tuned engine by driving it. Perhaps the best thing to do is to drive it all the way to your trailer and tow it to a competent tuner. ![]() ![]() They will continue to seat better over a short period of time but you should be ready to go tune right away.ĭo I need to drive it 500 miles before I tune it? Absolutely not. So how many miles do you have to drive it to seat the rings? The cylinders are round, the rings are round, the bore is freshly honed and therefore your engine should be ready for tuning immediately. All clearances and fitments should be perfect after blueprinting and precision assembly. The only thing that is necessary is to seat the rings. One of the most asked questions is how do I break in my new motor? The short answer is that no break-in is necessary. ![]()
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