There is a lot of controversy on how to do so... I don't care to not rip the car in "2000" miles..please tell me the correct way to brake in the car for it fastest extent... I'd prob fallow the Manuel. Us says 2000, and Europe is 1000 miles.... Why so?!

 

Most of these motors are properly broken in from the factory in todays world. I've heard of people "breaking" their cars in on dynos within the first week of ownership. Some people will tell you that they don't take it past 4k until first oil change and some people will tell you the opposite, but I'll tell you I'm one of those people that can't wait till 1200 miles to take my car to red line. I'm sure you will get a bunch of different responses.

 

I have been breaking in my new Gt3 as described in the manual. Have not taken it above 4200 rpm. I asked the same question when I first had it delivered and received multiple opinions. I admit I am dying to blow past the 4200 mark. One reason I purchase new rather than used is that I wanted to now it was properly cared for. I am following the suggestion in the manual. I figure a little patience breaking it in will pay off for the performance and engine wear long term. I will change the oil at 2000 miles (also controversial) and plan on letting it rip after that. Currently at 1750 miles.

 

Just try not to hold the same rpm for to long. You should be fine. I drove my gt3 hard from day one and it never burnt any oil. You can do an early oil change if you want to clear it of any debris.

 

The first day i get it i have about a a 40 mile drive from NYC to NJ... on the highways... how should i drive the car, without keeping it at steady rpms.... be somewhat aggressive and keep shifting into diff gears?

 

Does it say keeping it at a steady cruising speed/rpm is bad for break in? I've seen GT3's at the track with temporary tags on. Just rack those miles up if your that worried about it.

 

If you don't take the RPM above 4500 then how is it going to break in properly?

Just don't use cruise control or hold RPMs for a long time, or drive above 4500 for sustained periods.

You are supposed to rev it up occasionally to get everything to seat properly together.

 

change gears back and forth to change the engine speed, while maintaining a constant road speed.

 

that makes sense thanks

 

Floor it!

 

Floor it, shift, floor it, shift, floor it. Rinse and repeat.

A GT3 has a race motor. Porsche sells the relatively same motor to people for racing. Do you think they tell them to "tootle" around the track during the race for 2k miles? I might be the abnormal one here, but I'm not waiting on 2k miles. Or 100.

 

Drive it normally for the first 500 miles and then gradually work up to 8000rpm in short bursts in lower 3 gears. JUST don't lug the engine in high gears at anytime during the first 5000 miles (or ever in your lifetime). I.e. less than 2000 rpm in 3rd or higher gear.

 

You can also drive it like crazy on the track the moment you get it . But the consequences may be that the motor will require a rebuilt after 100 hours of endurance racing (simulated by your tracking the car over several events and 10000 street miles).

This engine has been validated by racing like all of the old aircooled series. But if not properly maintained and used will give up reliability and service longevity.

 

Nothing lasts forever... You got a GT3 to drive hard and go fast. Almost 5000 miles on mine now and she runs better everyday... These cars are made for driving. You have not driven the car if you have not taken it to the edge.... Go play!!!

 

Well said!!