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For the curious here is the reason why some gear manufacturers may require a break in period, and perhaps some may not.
The only reason why any machine that does not operate at a wide range of temps would need a break in period is for contact surface mating. For the same reason cam lobes & lifters and piston rings & cylinder walls break in, depending on the machined contact surfaces of the gear it may require a simliar mating procedure.
If the manufacturer uses a machining and preparation process that leaves the gear contact surfaces microscopically smooth, then no break in would be required.
If the machining process leaves the surface slightly rough at a microscopic level, a certain amount of break in will be required to mate the contact surfaces.
Concidering the forces that those gears have to go through I say do whatever the manufacturer recommends for their product.
The only reason why any machine that does not operate at a wide range of temps would need a break in period is for contact surface mating. For the same reason cam lobes & lifters and piston rings & cylinder walls break in, depending on the machined contact surfaces of the gear it may require a simliar mating procedure.
If the manufacturer uses a machining and preparation process that leaves the gear contact surfaces microscopically smooth, then no break in would be required.
If the machining process leaves the surface slightly rough at a microscopic level, a certain amount of break in will be required to mate the contact surfaces.
Concidering the forces that those gears have to go through I say do whatever the manufacturer recommends for their product.
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Break it in like we break in motors at the shop: get in the car, start it up, and put it to the floor. LOL. 
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Originally posted by Goopster1
hahaha, yea I might get a set of skinnies and some like 6 inch rims for the back for like 25 bucks, aluminum and kinda ugly but light weight and can use skinnies and then slicks or DR's, so that will make for good 60 foots if not spinning then lol.
I like racing u, its a definate must race again
hahaha, yea I might get a set of skinnies and some like 6 inch rims for the back for like 25 bucks, aluminum and kinda ugly but light weight and can use skinnies and then slicks or DR's, so that will make for good 60 foots if not spinning then lol.
I like racing u, its a definate must race again
You'll need it
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Originally posted by The^Thief
Your right, the experience of all the racers on here couldn't possibly match those of you and your 14 second wonder. Your car, your money do what you wish.
Your right, the experience of all the racers on here couldn't possibly match those of you and your 14 second wonder. Your car, your money do what you wish.
If u believe u gotta break in a ring and pinion , well im sorry..............
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Originally posted by Force Fed 23
While John Force doesn't break his gears in gently for the 1st 100 miles, he doesn't expect them to last more than 100 miles either. So if you want to be like ole John, go ahead and jump on it ASAP.
While John Force doesn't break his gears in gently for the 1st 100 miles, he doesn't expect them to last more than 100 miles either. So if you want to be like ole John, go ahead and jump on it ASAP.
u trying to make ureself feel good? I am the one who just mentioned that, and yet u come along and say the same thing as if it werent there? ahhhhhh ooooo ok...
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Originally posted by T/S #25
Break it in like we break in motors at the shop: get in the car, start it up, and put it to the floor. LOL.
Break it in like we break in motors at the shop: get in the car, start it up, and put it to the floor. LOL.
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3 Gear swaps here, none had a break in period and none had any breakage or gear whine. FWIW, my last gear swap kinda had a break in period. Drove to BMP and launched at 7k. -Mark
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Originally posted by bitemark46
3 Gear swaps here, none had a break in period and none had any breakage or gear whine. FWIW, my last gear swap kinda had a break in period. Drove to BMP and launched at 7k. -Mark
3 Gear swaps here, none had a break in period and none had any breakage or gear whine. FWIW, my last gear swap kinda had a break in period. Drove to BMP and launched at 7k.
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you wish you could dump it at 7k .... we all know stock mod motors cant do that !
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