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Old 06-27-2007, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SD5805
I just wondered how far you can push the rpms in ea gear for a performance stand point.
With any crate motor, I would not exceed 6K RPM. Too much chance of breaking something for just a little extra oomph. I used to drag race my 70 Olds 442. The engine would feel great all the way to 6100 RPM, but it posted its best times when I shifted at 5500 RPM.
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