ProCharger break in.

[Mitch]

I had a ATI procharger installed today and it was recommended that I did not floor the car until I put 500 miles on the procharger which is the time when the first fluid change is suppose to be done. Is that right that a supercharger needs a break in period?

[UK350GT]

When I had mine fitted it came with a running guide which recommended not taking the revs above 2.5k untill normal engine temp had been reached.If it needed breaking in how did my tuner (who fitted the pro) set the fuel to boost unit?

[Chief_G35]

Mitch,

First, let me congratulate you on your new supercharger. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/grin.gif


When I had mine fitted it came with a running guide which recommended not taking the revs above 2.5k untill normal engine temp had been reached



I am going to have to agree with UK350GT post here. The RPMs are where the damage can really be done while breaking in an engine with a newly installed supercharger.

When I installed a vortech supercharger on one of my previous car, the break in period was around 1,000 miles.

I would agree, however, that you could start being a little more aggressive after 500 miles.


Is that right that a supercharger needs a break in period?



Unfortunately, yes, a supercharger does need a break in period. If you do not break in your vehicle many things could go wrong (blowing a piston ring, ruining your radiator from the new belts and pulleys at high RPMs, et cetera).

I really enjoyed my supercharger, it maid the car for me. I hope you have as equally good, or better, experience with yours. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I found this post while searching Google. There are a lot of opinions and information here (some differing from mine). There are, also, some arguments as to why you would not need a break in period; though, those against a break in period pose some good point, I still must disagree with them (better safe than sorry for me). To each his own, though.
G35Driver forum with post discussing break in period (http://www.g35driver.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=16&Number=41871&page=17&vi ew=expanded&sb=1&part=)

Good luck and I hope I could be of some assistance,
Nick

P.S. Zimbo has a supercharger installed on his G35. If you see him around, or want to private message him, he could perhaps offer you some insight. He is a knowledgeable person. Also, Eagle1 has posted a series of articles on this forum that are very helpful.

[Eagle1]

Mitch:
I have 8,500 miles on my ATI now, and it works fine. You have an initial 500 mile break in period, at which point you need to change out the oil in the ATI unit. About 2.5 ounces. When you got the kit you should have received a couple of extra bottles of the special high viscosity oil that is used.
As with all cars, let it warm up before you push the rpms above 2500. And for the first 500 miles, do not take the car over 4000 rpms if you can discipline yourself. Then over the next 500 miles you can gradually take it up higher. After a 1,000 miles I think you are in good shape.

I just got back from Sears Point in Sonoma where I ran the car on the track, this being the third outing for it on a track with the supercharger, the other two being Laguna Seca and Buttonwillow. The unit just works great as long as you pay attention to your tuning and the air fuel ratio across the rpm and boost bands.
Read the materials that ATI provided carefully, and if you have any doubts you can talk to your installer, or even call up ATI and talk to them. Always better to ask than to find out the hard way.
Enjoy your unit, it is a great addition.

[esemes]

def. leyt the uit warm up plenty b-4 thrashin....

i would also agree to the 500 mile (min) before laying into it at all)

dont worry, the boost will be there still!!

i am sooo excited to get my Vortech kit next month (assuming i reach the breakin on the new car by then!!lol)

-eS

[340HP]

I had a ATI procharger installed today and it was recommended that I did not floor the car until I put 500 miles on the procharger which is the time when the first fluid change is suppose to be done. Is that right that a supercharger needs a break in period?



I'd drive around the block for another 500 miles and drop the hammer. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mitch]

At GRC performance in Mission Viejo where I had it installed, they did not dyno it after the install. The owner says he does this after the 500 mile break-in. Is the dyno used to dial in the prochargers performance? Also I noticed more black carbon on the exhaust tips after the install. Is this normal? The manual also calls for adjusting the belts after 100 miles but it was not mentioned to me, so I,m assuming if it was necessary I would have been told since he asked not to bring the car back until after 500 miles. The additional boost is amazing but I do not notice it that much until AFTER 4000 RPM. The whistling and air wooshing sort of jet engine sound took a little getting used to but is beginning to grow on me epecially considering the power gains.
On another note the black plastic air deflector strip under the front bumper on the drivers side hangs almost an inch lower than on the passenger side after the install. Has anyone else had an issue with this or should I complain? It is minor but it does bother me.

[zimbo]

If the guy hasn't tuned it yet then by all means WAIT to push the car until he's done so.

--Steve

[theeggman1]

Tuning is a must! Grubbs includes this in their price of the install. I have seen cars get an extra 40+ ponies with proper tuning.