GhastlyTT
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It's safe to go WOT after ensuring the coolant system is air free and the belt is tensioned properly.
Relevant steps from the manual:
155. Cycle the ignition to the ON position again and repeat until the sound of the electric pump is continuous without pulsation and the fluid level is between ½ to ¾ full. NOTE: During water pump start-up, it is normal for a slight pulsation to occur. Once the pump has reached its maximum cycle speed, no pulsations should be present. If any pulsations occur, there is air in the system. NEVER GO WOT UNTIL AIR IS BLED OUT!
156. Several drive cycles may be required to completely purge the air from the intercooler system. During a drive cycle, the intercooler system will build up pressure as the supercharger temperature increases. Any residual air trapped in the system will have to be bled out when the cap is removed. Use a rag when removing in case there is excess pressure. TIP: Never go WOT until air has been bleed from IC system, engine failure could occur if not bled properly.
163. After the initial test drive, go through the belt tensioner process again. On the next test drive, gradually work the vehicle to wide open throttle runs. Listen for any engine detonation (pinging). If engine detonation is present, let up on the throttle immediately. Most detonation causes are low octane gasoline still in the tank.
Relevant steps from the manual:
155. Cycle the ignition to the ON position again and repeat until the sound of the electric pump is continuous without pulsation and the fluid level is between ½ to ¾ full. NOTE: During water pump start-up, it is normal for a slight pulsation to occur. Once the pump has reached its maximum cycle speed, no pulsations should be present. If any pulsations occur, there is air in the system. NEVER GO WOT UNTIL AIR IS BLED OUT!
156. Several drive cycles may be required to completely purge the air from the intercooler system. During a drive cycle, the intercooler system will build up pressure as the supercharger temperature increases. Any residual air trapped in the system will have to be bled out when the cap is removed. Use a rag when removing in case there is excess pressure. TIP: Never go WOT until air has been bleed from IC system, engine failure could occur if not bled properly.
163. After the initial test drive, go through the belt tensioner process again. On the next test drive, gradually work the vehicle to wide open throttle runs. Listen for any engine detonation (pinging). If engine detonation is present, let up on the throttle immediately. Most detonation causes are low octane gasoline still in the tank.
If it was installed correctly and the intercooler system is flowing how it should you can rip on it right away. There's no break in period needed. Install and full send!!!
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