What is the break-in procedure for a 2009?

[VIPER GTSR 91]

I have not picked up my new 2009 Viper yet to read the manual but what does it say about proper break in procedure? Thanks.

 

[CitySnake]

"Search" my friend.

http://forums.viperclub.org/new-owner-questions/610439-08-viper-break.html

 

[bluesrt]

common sense,differant rpm at differant times,never the same rpm for too long of a period,change oil after 500 miles,after 3,000 miles,start to run like a scaulded dog!

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

I think you just wanted us all to know your getting a 2009

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Congrats on the new Viper! the best thing for you to know is CHECK THE OIL LEVEL ALL THE TIME till you have 3000 miles or so. 3/16" on the stick is about 1 quart so top it off while you are in the breaking period. Otherwise as above

 

[Ray W]

Step 1: After initial warm-up. Find long straight road.
Step 2: Engage 1st gear. Press gas pedal to the floor until you feel moisture in your pants.
Step 3: If no moisture in first increase to next gear and so on.
Step 4: If able to use all 5 gears, you must be in Texas.

Or you can follow the boring procedure in the Owners Manual like I did.

You're going to love the new car. Have fun.

 

[J DAWG]

common sense,differant rpm at differant times,never the same rpm for too long of a period,change oil after 500 miles,after 3,000 miles,start to run like a scaulded dog!

hell it may take 2 years for me to get 3k miles. Do people really follow this?

J

 

[Peter Nielsen]

hell it may take 2 years for me to get 3k miles. Do people really follow this?

I would recommend changing the oil at least every 12 months.

 

[bluesrt]

hell it may take 2 years for me to get 3k miles. Do people really follow this?

J

if u dont,u could acually hurt your hp in the long run,or someting elso

 

[Mopar Boy]

Glad to see you are getting a replacment and not leaving the Nation!

Robert

 

[xlrashn]

HAMMER DOWN BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...... well that's what we would like to do..... but Mark at Woodhouse is right......not fun.....but right.

 

[SilveRT8]

Got my 08 in sept,I took it easy for the first 3oo miles then started hammering regularly for short 5 to 10 seconds bursts. Changed the oil at 800 miles and got it on the Dyno at 1400 miles where it showed 557 rwhp/ 502 rwtq. Now stored for winter, I plan on going back on the Dyno in the spring at 3000 and again at 5000 miles all stock before beginning to mod, just to see what she'll do.
Claude

 

[X-Metal]

drive it like you stole it!

 

[Malu59RT]

Got my 08 in sept,I took it easy for the first 3oo miles then started hammering regularly for short 5 to 10 seconds bursts. Changed the oil at 800 miles and got it on the Dyno at 1400 miles where it showed 557 rwhp/ 502 rwtq. Now stored for winter, I plan on going back on the Dyno in the spring at 3000 and again at 5000 miles all stock before beginning to mod, just to see what she'll do.
Claude

I dyno'd high (~560whp) with a fairly similar break-in period.

 

[Jeff Monheim]

Baby it for 500 then oil change! Then take it to the track and see what she will do. Change oil every 1000 miles until 3500. Then buy a new one!Start all over again.
Its fun!

 

[SilveRT8]

I dyno'd high (~560whp) with a fairly similar break-in period.

I dynoed at 1400 miles and wonder at what millage the engine will be fully broken in and give max HP on the dyno?
I want to see the max stock HP numbers before doing any mods.I plan on keeping the car forever and want to get data of each step.
Claude