Do revs hurt an engine?
#1
Do revs hurt an engine?
I had the 66 out on the Interstate on Sunday and she's burbling along nicely but at 65-70 mph, the revs are at a minimum of 4,000. She has a 3:50 rear end and a four speed close ratio toploader with high nickel content Richmond gears, 9 inch rear end and Detroit locker. Wondering if revs like that over a sustained period, like say a trip to the vintage races at Road America would be punishing to the engine. BTW, engine is a late model (Fox) 5.0 with roller cam and roller rockers. I believe the pistons to be forged. Your thoughts please.
Thanks,
Richard E.
Thanks,
Richard E.
#3
I would not want to cruise on the highway above 3000 rpm. I'd rather it be around 2500 or less.
I wouldn't think that 3.50 gears with out overdrive would equate to 4000 rpms at highway speeds.
I have 3.50 gears with a T5 and RPMs are not anywhere near that high in 4th at that speed.
I wouldn't think that 3.50 gears with out overdrive would equate to 4000 rpms at highway speeds.
I have 3.50 gears with a T5 and RPMs are not anywhere near that high in 4th at that speed.
Last edited by tx65coupe; 06-04-2013 at 01:59 AM.
#4
I would not want to cruise on the highway above 3000 rpm. I'd rather it be around 2500 or less.
I wouldn't think that 3.50 gears with out overdrive would equate to 4000 rpms at highway speeds.
I have 3.50 gears with a T5 and RPMs are not anywhere near that high in 4th at that speed.
I wouldn't think that 3.50 gears with out overdrive would equate to 4000 rpms at highway speeds.
I have 3.50 gears with a T5 and RPMs are not anywhere near that high in 4th at that speed.
#6
I agree. Don't worry, as long as you can afford it.
I have 3.25's and 24" (short) tires on my '67 and I cruise at ~3300rpm @ 70mph for extended periods of time. It's a bit noisy, but it doesn't really hurt anything.
I have 3.25's and 24" (short) tires on my '67 and I cruise at ~3300rpm @ 70mph for extended periods of time. It's a bit noisy, but it doesn't really hurt anything.
#8
Some newer cars cruise in 5th or 6th on the highway at 3k+ rpm.
Ring technology has changed a LOT in the last 20 years.
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