best way

[Djw Dave]

As most will know i am building a clio T using a B18ft from a Volvo, now the engine is being fully re-built new rings, bearings etc etc

so whats the best way to run it in, heard a couple of diffrent ways and need to the right/best way.

cheers Dave

 

[Dave.]

low boost nice and gentle, upping the boost slighlty after every 50 miles or so, thats what i did on my old rs turbo, worked a treat

(yes i had an rs turbo the shame lol)

 

[Djw Dave]

low boost nice and gentle, upping the boost slighlty after every 50 miles or so, thats what i did on my old rs turbo, worked a treat

(yes i had an rs turbo the shame lol)

Thats what i was thinking, ive heard people say just "nail" it once its up to temp but not keen on the idea.

 

[Djw John]

Well you know I reckon keep the boost low, but once its warmed up properly, 10 miles or so, then you have to take it from about 2000rpm right up to just below the redline to wear the piston rings in.

 

[Ali]

When it's all in dave leave her to tick over for a good 10-15mins...It may oil up, maybe not tho. Watch for the climb in temp etc, loss of pressure both oil and turbo.

Leave her to cool, then run her like any other new car. Varied rpm, nothing above 3.5k. For the first 200miles try doing little journeys. Then gradually build it up, giving it more and more stick out the bends. But still bein gentle in a straight line.

700-1k miles should see her fully humping most cars on the road...

^We run all engines in the way from karts to caterhams...

 

[Djw Dave]

When it's all in dave leave her to tick over for a good 10-15mins...It may oil up, maybe not tho. Watch for the climb in temp etc, loss of pressure both oil and turbo.

Leave her to cool, then run her like any other new car. Varied rpm, nothing above 3.5k. For the first 200miles try doing little journeys. Then gradually build it up, giving it more and more stick out the bends. But still bein gentle in a straight line.

700-1k miles should see her fully humping most cars on the road...

^We run all engines in the way from karts to caterhams...

Cool cool, cant wait now. cheers for all the info

 

[Ali]

I wanna see it too!!! You putting ICE into her tho?

 

[Djw Dave]

I wanna see it too!!! You putting ICE into her tho?

Yes i cant live without it

Light weight though only 2 subs, 2 amps, and 1 set of comps