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Old 01-21-2008, 08:23 PM
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Break In period?

If one was to get a new 13lbs flywheel (opposed to 23lbs) a new ACT Steel backed clutch and a brand new transmission. How long should the break-in period be for these? I waited 450 miles before i launched it, and the clutch was smelling afterward. Am i still okay? Or should i be worried? If anyone has any idea please post!! thanks guys
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If one was to get a new 13lbs flywheel (opposed to 23lbs) a new ACT Steel backed clutch and a brand new transmission. How long should the break-in period be for these? I waited 450 miles before i launched it, and the clutch was smelling afterward. Am i still okay? Or should i be worried? If anyone has any idea please post!! thanks guys


So did you get those parts and have them installed? When you said "launched it" how did you do it? Drop it or slip it?
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maybe its a novice? but who would slip the clutch??? and who would even try to drag this car in the first place is what gets me.
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