How many miles to break-in Tremec?

302 LX Eric · 08-31-2001, 07:56 AM

The reason I ask is that I have heard a few different things like: 1) at LEAST 2000-3000 miles before any hard driving or drag racing; 2) while I have also heard that by 500 miles it should be ready to take a beating; and 3) another yahoo said it should be ready to go when I buy it! (I seem to be in between 1 & 2.)

So what do you guys think?

I haven't purchased it yet, and am hoping that the 3550 comes with literature that provides some sort of guidance for a suggested break-in period. Anyone know?

Of course, for as little as I drive my Mustang, it could take me 2 years to get it broke-in!

Thanks in advance for the replies.
E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

LX XLR8R · 08-31-2001, 10:32 AM

id say about 500..i f'ing love mine but ***WARNING***Tremec dont build them right..the tolerences and clearences are off from the box..my buddy had his for 2 weeks and tore it apart and rebilt it to the real specs and he says it is WAY better than they come..he is doing mine in a few weeks also..my 2nd gear synco is just about shot so that why im getting mine done..

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
AIM=onesillynotch

302 LX Eric · 08-31-2001, 11:00 AM

Could you elaborate for me? What do you mean by "rebuilt it to the real specs?" I am getting worried now! I don't want to drop $1,200 on a tranny that isn't built to specifications....agghh!

E

1BAD89 · 08-31-2001, 02:21 PM

The conversion price for the Tremec and accessories is around $2000. If you do get it, I would recommend 1,000 break in miles before you drive it hard.

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1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now.

2000 Camaro SS-A4 =P

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

http://www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html

08-31-2001, 03:12 PM

I hope it's nly 500 miles.....cause it'd take me 1-2 years to put 1k miles on it!

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

Unit 5302 · 08-31-2001, 03:14 PM

Get an aftermarket shifter if you like to shift with one arm. Otherwise get used to right arm workout.

302 LX Eric · 08-31-2001, 03:21 PM

Well, this is the break-down on cost from D&D:

Tremec 3550 - $1,199
Lakewood Blowproof Bellhousing - $269
New speedo cable (I broke mine) - $45
3 qts. of GM syncomesh fluid - $30
Plus shipping and getting the crossmember re-welded into position for the Tremec.

Not too bad of a price, I am just worried about the quality of the tranny now.

302 LX Eric · 08-31-2001, 03:23 PM

Pro 5.0 or Steeda shifter will be on my Christmas list...Marcie (wife) are you reading this???

USMC302 · 08-31-2001, 05:16 PM

The crossmember out of an automatic mustang will work with the tremmec with no welding also. Just my 2cents!

Mstng93SSP · 08-31-2001, 07:59 PM

If it is like mine, it will not have any break in literature. I have read and heard that you should not downshift it during the 500 mile break in period.

chris

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93 Police Package, Tremec 3550, Centerforce Clutch, Pro-5.0 Shifter, FMS Aluminum Driveshaft, 373's, Headers, H-Pipe, Strut Tower/G Brace, K&N, Maximum Motorsports brake upgrade kit 14.65 @ 96.8

302 LX Eric · 09-01-2001, 09:13 AM

USMC302 - I had heard that the auto crossmember might work - thanks for clearing it for me! I guess I will just get an auto crossmember and be done with it.

Thanks again,
E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

08-31-2001, 07:56 AM	#1
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	How many miles to break-in Tremec? The reason I ask is that I have heard a few different things like: 1) at LEAST 2000-3000 miles before any hard driving or drag racing; 2) while I have also heard that by 500 miles it should be ready to take a beating; and 3) another yahoo said it should be ready to go when I buy it! (I seem to be in between 1 & 2.) So what do you guys think? I haven't purchased it yet, and am hoping that the 3550 comes with literature that provides some sort of guidance for a suggested break-in period. Anyone know? Of course, for as little as I drive my Mustang, it could take me 2 years to get it broke-in! Thanks in advance for the replies. E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

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08-31-2001, 10:32 AM	#2
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	id say about 500..i f'ing love mine but *WARNING*Tremec dont build them right..the tolerences and clearences are off from the box..my buddy had his for 2 weeks and tore it apart and rebilt it to the real specs and he says it is WAY better than they come..he is doing mine in a few weeks also..my 2nd gear synco is just about shot so that why im getting mine done.. ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch

08-31-2001, 11:00 AM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Could you elaborate for me? What do you mean by "rebuilt it to the real specs?" I am getting worried now! I don't want to drop $1,200 on a tranny that isn't built to specifications....agghh! E

08-31-2001, 02:21 PM	#4
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	The conversion price for the Tremec and accessories is around $2000. If you do get it, I would recommend 1,000 break in miles before you drive it hard. ------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4 =P 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more! http://www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html

08-31-2001, 03:12 PM	#5
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	I hope it's nly 500 miles.....cause it'd take me 1-2 years to put 1k miles on it! ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

08-31-2001, 03:14 PM	#6
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Get an aftermarket shifter if you like to shift with one arm. Otherwise get used to right arm workout.

08-31-2001, 03:21 PM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Well, this is the break-down on cost from D&D: Tremec 3550 - $1,199 Lakewood Blowproof Bellhousing - $269 New speedo cable (I broke mine) - $45 3 qts. of GM syncomesh fluid - $30 Plus shipping and getting the crossmember re-welded into position for the Tremec. Not too bad of a price, I am just worried about the quality of the tranny now.

08-31-2001, 03:23 PM	#8
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Pro 5.0 or Steeda shifter will be on my Christmas list...Marcie (wife) are you reading this???

08-31-2001, 05:16 PM	#9
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	The crossmember out of an automatic mustang will work with the tremmec with no welding also. Just my 2cents!

08-31-2001, 07:59 PM	#10
Mstng93SSP Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Mililani, Hawaii Posts: 48	If it is like mine, it will not have any break in literature. I have read and heard that you should not downshift it during the 500 mile break in period. chris ------------------ 93 Police Package, Tremec 3550, Centerforce Clutch, Pro-5.0 Shifter, FMS Aluminum Driveshaft, 373's, Headers, H-Pipe, Strut Tower/G Brace, K&N, Maximum Motorsports brake upgrade kit 14.65 @ 96.8

09-01-2001, 09:13 AM	#11
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	USMC302 - I had heard that the auto crossmember might work - thanks for clearing it for me! I guess I will just get an auto crossmember and be done with it. Thanks again, E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'