Question regarding new clutch/flywheel - break-in procedure?

XS TORQ

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I have a new (stock) clutch/pressure plate and a Fidanza (light) flywheel. Should I follow some break in procedure for the clutch? Just got it back last Friday evening, and I have just been driving normal- with some triple digit tests (closed track) because I missed my car.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 

GaryA

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My general philosophy is to "drive it like you stole it"!! Your results may vary.
 

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I would drive it normal for at least a hundred miles etc. and some shifting before dumping the clutch at 4,000 rps and pulling holeshots...just my opinion...
 

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From my experience, I found a few helpful tip along the way passed down from the pros:

1) Drive it in a lot of stop and go traffic to give the pressure plate, disc, and flywheel to mate together smoothly.

2) You can do hard pulls if you want, but as SOON as you feel any slippage, BACK OFF! The worst you can do is overheat your setup prematurely.

3) High speed pulls are fun, but the stop and go is the bread and butter of the break-in procedure.

4) Your results may vary :)
 

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