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Old Oct 14, 2000 | 07:48 PM
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Ive logged only about 2500 miles on the car so far and I noticed (after about 2000 miles) that the engine became a lot more stronger. The car feels more responsive when I press the gas. Hope this continues! Anybody else with similar experience?
Old Oct 15, 2000 | 06:13 AM
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Originally posted by steveyang
Ive logged only about 2500 miles on the car so far and I noticed (after about 2000 miles) that the engine became a lot more stronger. The car feels more responsive when I press the gas. Hope this continues! Anybody else with similar experience?
Well, I dynoed my car with 300 miles on it stock, and then redynoed it with 9700 miles. The power curves were pretty much identical. So, I guess Id say that my car didnt really get any stronger with time.

The plots from 9700 miles are at:

http://homestead.juno.com/madmax2k/f...aselinetif.TIF

Old Oct 15, 2000 | 07:23 AM
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Where do you live? Maybe its the cooler weather.
Old Oct 15, 2000 | 04:11 PM
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i live in new york. i bought the car in september.
Old Oct 15, 2000 | 05:14 PM
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As the engine breaks in, it will get smoother. I don't know about getting a lot stronger though, but maybe. Cool weather will make a difference in performance. If you went from driving in 75 or 80 degree weather to driving in 50 or 55 degree weather, you may notice a change. I don't know how cool it has gotten in New York lately, but here in MD, it was cold earlier this week. Back up into the 70's now.
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