More RPMs Scotty!!!

ssheets · 2008-02-03 00:13:53

:bang: 6,800rpms i cant believe i left that out :smokin2: I hate it when that happens:bang: :devil:

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Feb 4, 2008 | 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by styoung

6,800rpms
i cant believe i left that out

I hate it when that happens

Feb 4, 2008 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ssheets

The .008" out of hole is only part of the PtoV equation. I'm currently running .100"/.180" PtoV so that would decrease by .013" Which is getting towards the thin side. But then again, running a motor towards the edge of the envelope is how you get those extra 10-20HP...it's also how you don't get those extra 10-20K miles

It's not just P-V clearance, but the piston-head clearance to be worried about. .0032" is NOT much for an engine turning 7000RPM with stock rods. It's definately not worth the risk in this case.

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