RX-8 *Break-in period* *Oil* Got REAL ANSWERS!
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Re: more break-in stuff
Originally posted by draco067
my question is, does this apply to rotary engines as well?
my question is, does this apply to rotary engines as well?
However, I do believe it may bevalid for a piston engine. I remember reading an article about race engine run-in procedures, which tends to support his theory. According to that article, crankshaft bearings are best run in at low speeds, while high speeds are best for bedding rings. Thus professional race teams will assemble a new bottom end in a "mule" engine and run it at idle for several hours to bed the bearings, before removing it and mating it with the rest of the freshly-built engine. Then, when they get to the track, they can open it up right from word go, because the rings need high revs to bed properly.
But again, I don't believe that that is the best course of action for a rotary.
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Re: more break-in stuff
Originally posted by draco067
I recently read this article on piston engine break-in:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
getting past the strange and rather unprofessional format of the web page and writing style, it seems that there is a valid point to be had. my question is, does this apply to rotary engines as well? I realize that the apex seal isn't quite the same as a piston ring, but would this work in your favor or cause problems?
I recently read this article on piston engine break-in:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
getting past the strange and rather unprofessional format of the web page and writing style, it seems that there is a valid point to be had. my question is, does this apply to rotary engines as well? I realize that the apex seal isn't quite the same as a piston ring, but would this work in your favor or cause problems?
basically, the factory manual is condoning "spirited" driving for break-in (within reason), and not babying at all... this break-in procedure is for very high performance bike motors, and the tolerances and engineering goals in mind for something like a CBR motor and the RENESIS are completely different.
if i were getting this car, i wouldn't bother to deviate from what the factory recommends.
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