00 Gt break-in period

11-13-2000, 12:46 AM

Owner manual just reads
varying speeds. Is there an RPM limit other
than redline, or ready to go out of the box?
Current miles 900.

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Mercury · 11-13-2000, 01:06 AM

I have no idea of the break in period. I just got a 2000 perf red Gt with a 5 spd myself. I didnt take it pass 3500 rpms for about 1500 miles. That took great restraint on my part. I now have 2400 and havent had any problems except one strange shifter problem where she wouldnt come out of reverse. Later that evening I went out and she popped right out and hasnt gave me a problem since.

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64 1/2 Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, high side of 10.5:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list

2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd.

64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car.

Black99GT · 11-13-2000, 04:41 AM

I just broke mune in till the 1000 mark. Changing the oil every 250.Then at 1000 changed it again the 3k switched to synthetic. I tried not to go over 4k rpm.
You are just about there.

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Black 99 GT
3.73 gears
Mac power chamber
2 chamber Flows
Mac cold air induction

Mustang92 · 11-13-2000, 07:42 AM

I don't really think there is one almighty break in procedure. Just don't beat on the car for the first 1000 miles change your oil then have at it. I hit the track myself at 1013 miles, went to synthentic at 2500 miles and at 30K miles and 200+ passes later have had no problems at all.

Good luck!

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00 GT, K&N, MAC Tree Killer, Pullies, 4.10’s, 2 chamber Flowmasters, UPR shifter, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s 13.35@100.02 (1.88 60ft)MM#100
88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool, more to come

11-14-2000, 12:38 AM

Thanks to all. Ignore
new post. Need a Pro
5.0 shifter on this keyboard. Synthetics.
Worth the money, or make a new post and check your archives?

11-18-2000, 04:54 PM

i disagree guys.. i think you should change the oil after the first 250, then 1000 and then drive it like you stole it. I have heard and believe that the cars that are driven hard out of the box, are the fastest too. My car was driven hard after the first 500 miles and the results speak for this..

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(96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,pulleys,Bassani X pipe(gutted),C&L 80mm
Cobra DYNO 301rwhp horsepower before gutting the X pipe
93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns)

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11-13-2000, 12:46 AM	#1
DB&BGT Guest Posts: n/a	00 Gt break-in period Owner manual just reads varying speeds. Is there an RPM limit other than redline, or ready to go out of the box? Current miles 900. ------------------

11-13-2000, 01:06 AM	#2
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I have no idea of the break in period. I just got a 2000 perf red Gt with a 5 spd myself. I didnt take it pass 3500 rpms for about 1500 miles. That took great restraint on my part. I now have 2400 and havent had any problems except one strange shifter problem where she wouldnt come out of reverse. Later that evening I went out and she popped right out and hasnt gave me a problem since. ------------------ 64 1/2 Red Mustang Coupe. 289, C4, 3:1 rear gear. Mallory duel point. Ported & Polished 65 heads shaved .01 with 351 windsor valves, high side of 10.5:1 comp, 1.7:1 sled rockers, blue wolverine lumpy cam, autolite 4100 Hipo 4 barrel. And to many others to list 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. 64 1/2 red 6cyl coupe. Auto. project car.

11-13-2000, 04:41 AM	#3
Black99GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: New Oreans Posts: 133	I just broke mune in till the 1000 mark. Changing the oil every 250.Then at 1000 changed it again the 3k switched to synthetic. I tried not to go over 4k rpm. You are just about there. ------------------ Black 99 GT 3.73 gears Mac power chamber 2 chamber Flows Mac cold air induction

11-13-2000, 07:42 AM	#4
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	I don't really think there is one almighty break in procedure. Just don't beat on the car for the first 1000 miles change your oil then have at it. I hit the track myself at 1013 miles, went to synthentic at 2500 miles and at 30K miles and 200+ passes later have had no problems at all. Good luck! ------------------ 00 GT, K&N, MAC Tree Killer, Pullies, 4.10’s, 2 chamber Flowmasters, UPR shifter, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s 13.35@100.02 (1.88 60ft)MM#100 88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool, more to come

11-14-2000, 12:38 AM	#5
DB&BGT Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks to all. Ignore new post. Need a Pro 5.0 shifter on this keyboard. Synthetics. Worth the money, or make a new post and check your archives?

11-18-2000, 04:54 PM	#6
96cobra89Lx306 Guest Posts: n/a	i disagree guys.. i think you should change the oil after the first 250, then 1000 and then drive it like you stole it. I have heard and believe that the cars that are driven hard out of the box, are the fastest too. My car was driven hard after the first 500 miles and the results speak for this.. ------------------ (96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,pulleys,Bassani X pipe(gutted),C&L 80mm Cobra DYNO 301rwhp horsepower before gutting the X pipe 93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns)