Break in period
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Break in period
So I finally get to 500 miles and my tach redlines @ 6500 rpm after the engine gets to temp. I was told at the Museum that the computer in the car won't allow the engine over 4500 rpm's until 1,500 miles. Can anyone verify this ?
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Not 100% sure in the C7, but in all my C5s and C6s in the past the only stop was the rev limiter at the ultimate redine. Made no difference how many miles or what temp the engine was at. I would guess in the C7 the yellow/red line for the first 500 or when cold is just a suggestion and can be exceeded without a lowered rev limiter coming into effect. I would love to hear from an expert if I am wrong, though.
As far as a 1500 mile 4500 rpm limit, I have 1000 miles on mine and have been over 4500 many times...
As far as a 1500 mile 4500 rpm limit, I have 1000 miles on mine and have been over 4500 many times...
Last edited by BigJoe; Mar 13, 2014 at 09:44 AM.
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