Break in Period w/4.10s

[helty]

Having FRPP's installed Saturday morning, and Saturday night some of us are going to the track. It would be my first time and I really want to run, just dont know if I should with the gears being new. Is there a recommended break in period? If so is it a # of miles or time? Cause I have no problem putting a hundred miles or so on it in one day. Would you recommend sitting the night out or running with the new gears? OR is the whole break-in period just a myth? Thanks.

 

[DropTopPony]

I've had 2 different answers from 2 reputable installers. First one said 500 miles to brake them in, second said until the end of the driveway then punch it. So i don't know...i've done it both ways. As long as the install is done right i guess you don't need a brake in period.

 

[jasonh_86]

Good talkin droptop, that's what i wanted to hear!!

Can't wait to ride in the car with those gears!

 

[helty]

thanks droptop, anyone else?

 

[jasonh_86]

i've heard both

 

[jasonh_86]

free post

sorry, had to

 

[03ghoststang]

i've heard both but as soon as i pulled out of the shop i got on it and never looked back and no problems after that

 

[propellerhead]

I took it easy the rest of that day. That's all. After three heat/cool cycles, I was punching it.

Think about this... when your car was new and you test drove it at the dealer, did you follow some break in rule? Heck no! I was punching it in the car just before I bought it.

 

[helty]

actually i got mine with 22k on the odometer, but i know what you're saying. i think i can manage to put some miles on them while taking it easy, and make sure every thing's ok with them before getting on it. i think*

 

[propellerhead]

That's all my installer said. Do three heat/cool cycles, then have fun. So I drove home from the shop that afternoon. Parked it for a couple of hours. Went out for dinner and came home. Parked it. Drove around again later that night. Parked it overnight. Then I was free....

 

[timeless2]

My view:
Let it sit, nice and easy the rest of the day. Drive 500 miles nice and easy (normal routine of stop and go). Depress acclerator pedal at will.

 

[o0akoni0o]

drive it like you stole man. i've heard about the break in period before, but many reputable differential guys in my area have always said there's really no break in period at all.

 

[hotmustang331]

I would drive it about 8 miles to wear the paint off the gears and make sure all of your bearings are all lubed. Drive it side to side somewhat to splash the oil everywhere. then nail it as much as you want. But you CAN get on its as soon as you take it off of the jack stands if you want to. The above is what i did and have had 0 problems.

 

[DerekStangGT]

at school, ive been taught 500 miles just to be safe. i gave mine 500 miles and i have zero problems now. im not really sure what kind of metal the gears are made of, and if theyre forged or not, but i would def take it easy on them for AT LEAST 200 miles. def do the cycling of heat/cool at least 3 times. new metal tends to expand and contract more than metal thats been broken and hardened in already. the same principle should be applied to a new car. pu$$yfoot it for the first 500 miles, then let 'er rip. my personal stang i give longer just b/c im very anal. if it were my personal stang, i wouldnt race it that night. i'd give it a week and go next saturday. this is also what i would suggest to my customers, but its up to you.

 

[goshia]

within miles with the metal to metal friction it will polish up real quick and be ready to go....:Track:

 

[sgarlic]

Probably depends on if you can afford to have it fixed if you break it.

Personally, I would think if the gears were installed properly, there shouldn't be a break in period. Any wear to the gears is probably normal, and I wouldn't think spinning faster or slower would affect this, but that's why I don't work at a differential shop.

Gear wise, I got mine for free, and they are being installed for free, so if something breaks, aw shucks.. I'll bring it right back and have them fix it, for free.

 

[helty]

im getting the FRPP 4.10s for $100 and install for $50 by a Ford mechanic. He's done it countless times on his own drag-car, so he knows what he's doing. He'll also stand by his work, as long as its something I dont F up by driving like an ass. I dont plan on launching by revving and dropping the clutch or anything, just feathering the clutch. I'll probably drive the wheels off it all day and try to rack up a hundred miles or so. If all goes well maybe* I'll hit the track. Thanks for the replies.

 

[road rage]

just do the 3 cycle heat and cool and your good to go:Track:

 

[02LaserRed2V]

Break in period? What is that???

I just drove my car like I stole it as I was leaving the tranny shop that done the install. No problems here.

 

[DerekStangGT]

He'll also stand by his work, as long as its something I dont F up by driving like an ass. I dont plan on launching by revving and dropping the clutch or anything, just feathering the clutch.

no worries, ive NEVER heard of anyone breaking a ring or pinion gear. the metal has been hardened like a mother. your diff will go out/slip before you break a gear.....like mine is