running in period

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:20 am

Can anyone advise how long to run a rebuilt engine in for... im getting my 2.7 dropped in on wednesday, with new rings,shells and big ends.. i will then by turboing!!! how long do i wait before turboing??????

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:10 am

Alex(turbo-brown) ran his in Turboed M8

TBH, given the Ã‚£Ã‚£ already invested.... I'd put a k or two on there upfront, unbedded rings with boost is possibly not the best way forward for longevity

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:10 am

the running in of the engine would be the same with or with out the turbo . i think rings are normal done within 50 miles but with any engine id give it around 1000 miles befor giving it some major beans

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:50 am

cheers guys... Ant, that would mean, i'll be in touch after a 1000 miles buddy!!!

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:03 am

The problem I had was that the ECU wasn't mapped when I needed to run it in which meant I couldn't use full throttle which almost certainly means my rings aren't properly seated and never will be.

As Rich says, the rings have had their chance by around 50 miles

So I'd say wait untill the rings have done their thing, then fit your turbo and the engine management that it needs