Need advise on a new car break in ! | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

Former Member

Gents:

I just took delivery of my Vintage speedster. Can you guys tell me what is the proper way to break in the engine and tranny. I have heard different suggestions and they differ greatly. I am looking for the advice from the right group people (those that own a speedster). Also the car comes equipped with the 3.88 Tranny. How fast can I go on the highway and what should the RPMs read at those speeds.

Thank you for the advice.
Andres D.
(Proud new owner)

12/23/0512:45 PM

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Former Member

Gents:

I just took delivery of my Vintage speedster. Can you guys tell me what is the proper way to break in the engine and tranny. I have heard different suggestions and they differ greatly. I am looking for the advice from the right group people (those that own a speedster). Also the car comes equipped with the 3.88 Tranny. How fast can I go on the highway and what should the RPMs read at those speeds.

Thank you for the advice.
Andres D.
(Proud new owner)

12/23/0512:45 PM

John Leader

Andres, this topic has been covered before, but most recently under the GENERAL DISCUSSION tab.
Click here: https://www.speedsterowners.com/forum/readmsg.asp?t=8230

12/23/051:20 PM

Former Member

Congrats Andr

12/23/055:39 PM

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