I just got my new Type-R transmission from UPS yesterday, and I'm going to be putting it in next week. It's brand new, OEM Honda, as in no miles on it, and I was wondering what the break-in procedure, if any, is.

 

dont know the answer to your question but im just curious how much you paid for it brand new?

 

There may be a break in procedure for the factory LSD, but I'm not positive.

 

Probably the same as a new engine. Be easy on it for 500 miles and it should be fine.

 

I got a pretty good deal, $1700 shipped from Curry Acura of New York. It's a little more than a JDM used, but it's brand new, and I don't have to worry if it was beat on.

 

Exactly why I'm considering a brand new transmission. Did you buy this from their ebay seller? They seem to have the cheapest price shipped for a brand new ITR transmission.

 

Yeah, I found it on eBay, and I was relieved to know that it was coming from a dealer, so I knew I wouldn't have any problems.

 

dam...thats worth it IMO. Good luck with it and i'd go with shmoo advice and wait about 500 miles to get on it a bit. tell us how it feels after your break in point :chuckles:

 

I've read a bit on that....
the thing with transmissions, is that when you pound on a brand spanking new one for the very first time, when it heats up, it sorta lathes itself, and hardens up because of this.
I hear the best way to do it, is to drive it normal and gently (i.e. like your mom would, not you.) for 5-700miles to break it in a bit, and then pound the shit out of it like that vtec likes to set it in place.... SHOULD give you a hella-sturdy, damn responsive clutch.

again, this is just off of what I read, not what I know from personal experience... I'll try to find the write up on that when I'm not at work. :P