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Break-in, recommended first steps

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I haven't looked into Ford engine post-assembly procedure.
Are all engines put on a dyno? I could see someone cutting costs and only dynoing a sample of assembled engines for quality control.
If all engines are put on a dyno, do you know if they replace oil and filter after the dyno session?
As of a couple of years ago I know every engine gets tested. They have tons of dyno cells (100+). I work for a different manufacturer and we don't change the oil or filter after it gets out of the test cell. Also our oil isn't any kind of special break-in oil. The only additive we add to the oil is a dye that aids us in finding any leaks via blacklight.
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On the subject of break-in, should we hold off on off-roading until after 1000 miles and/or until after the 1st oil change. Since off-roading (at least in my experience) often encourages some hooning behavior, would this make sense?
 

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Anyone change their tranny oil early as well?
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