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Subject: Re: what is meant by over revving an engine? by iCorvette on 2009/9/21 17:08:08
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dan0617 wrote: Quote:
iCorvette wrote: since the party is over at around 5500 rpm, is it wise to set the limiter at 6000? or there about? and not go to 6500 (stock)
thanks
Yes. I revved a stock 350 bottom end to 6200 rpm shift points for a season with no problems, but that was with an HSR intake and other supporting mods so that was about the optimal shift point for me.
For you, I'm guessing 5500 to 5800 shift points, I'd set the rev limiter around 6000 or 6200.
we'll i to have the arf heads with the 8mm valve stems and 8019 heavy duty springs still newish( 2800 miles), (i know my XFI cam has some steep ramps) and crane gold roller rockers 1.6, if i had a HSR , I know i don't have them, but suppose it did wouldn't these parts could support the higher rpm's correct?.
but suppose i switched to a mini ram for discussion...
would the timing chain break? and the damper grenade?
if not then an occasional miss shift may not be the " kiss of death": am i wrong here?
i know this is moot as the power band is lower which is fine i like and need the mid and low end torque.
