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It does not take 1500 miles to break in an engine!!!! Some-one is pulling a snow job on the guys having issues. Once the rings seat in the cylinders it is broken in. That only takes a few miles. The whole story about lifters and valve trane needing time to break in is complete BS. These components do not get stronger over time. Hopefull a Dodge rep will step up and do the right thing for the guys having trouble. If the motor is ticking now...it is not going to just go away by itself. At the very minimum, the valves probaly need adjusted.
You are right on the money !! I talked to a few people in my area with over 40 years of racing mopars. They agree with you 100 %. I started my 08 Chally yesterday and did not hear any ticking sound. I took her out for 2 hours and maintained 70-80 mph with an occasional burst to 100 mph. The Maryland state troopers were out in full force on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I thought my goose was cooked a couple times !!! I now have 1000 miles on the odometer, having owned my car for 3 months, just a fair weather cruiser.