What is a reasonably safe RPM for this engine?
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Do I like seeing a stock lifter used at those kinds of RPM? Not really.
If I were the OP I would go up 200rpm until he felt uncomfortable with the RPM or it didn't pick up anymore.
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Again, thanks for the additional feedback. I fully understand that at some RPM there is no more benefit, depending upon cam and intake manifold.
I also have a "Super Victor with a 4150 TB" (the FAST 1400 CFM throttle body).
Honestly I don't think I am gaining much at 7000 compared to 6800 RPM and therefore am not inclined to try 7200 with the risk it entails.
I also have a "Super Victor with a 4150 TB" (the FAST 1400 CFM throttle body).
Honestly I don't think I am gaining much at 7000 compared to 6800 RPM and therefore am not inclined to try 7200 with the risk it entails.
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I shifted my cam only motor at 7400rpm and it went a best of 6.38@104.5mph at 3000lbs. like that.
I even shifted it at 7200-7300 on a .93 jet when I started spraying it after I ran it N/A.
Stock 2002 LS1 bottom end with Katech bolts and a 239/247 110 custom grind.
He has a 2008 bottom end with floating wrist pins, beefier rods and way better rod bolts than my factory motor did.
I had a composite Fast 92mm manifold as well. My boss Jonathan used to turn his stock bottom end LS1 7800rpm. He had a Super Victor with a 4150 TB, our Polluter cam, LS6 sodium filled valves, 475psi of open pressure, 3/8" push rods and roller rockers. He had a T56 trans with a 5.00 rear gear and went 10.50's and 130mph at 3050-3100lbs.
He used to literally launch it off the rev limiter.
Both cars are well documented and lived a long life without breaking parts. I'd spin that thing up 200 more RPM each time until it quits picking up.
I even shifted it at 7200-7300 on a .93 jet when I started spraying it after I ran it N/A.
Stock 2002 LS1 bottom end with Katech bolts and a 239/247 110 custom grind.
He has a 2008 bottom end with floating wrist pins, beefier rods and way better rod bolts than my factory motor did.
I had a composite Fast 92mm manifold as well. My boss Jonathan used to turn his stock bottom end LS1 7800rpm. He had a Super Victor with a 4150 TB, our Polluter cam, LS6 sodium filled valves, 475psi of open pressure, 3/8" push rods and roller rockers. He had a T56 trans with a 5.00 rear gear and went 10.50's and 130mph at 3050-3100lbs.
He used to literally launch it off the rev limiter.
Both cars are well documented and lived a long life without breaking parts. I'd spin that thing up 200 more RPM each time until it quits picking up.
I would do it too... I shifted my cam only motor at 7400rpm and it went a best of 6.38@104.5mph at 3000lbs. like that.
I even shifted it at 7200-7300 on a .93 jet when I started spraying it after I ran it N/A.
Stock 2002 LS1 bottom end with Katech bolts and a 239/247 110 custom grind.
He has a 2008 bottom end with floating wrist pins, beefier rods and way better rod bolts than my factory motor did.
I had a composite Fast 92mm manifold as well. My boss Jonathan used to turn his stock bottom end LS1 7800rpm. He had a Super Victor with a 4150 TB, our Polluter cam, LS6 sodium filled valves, 475psi of open pressure, 3/8" push rods and roller rockers. He had a T56 trans with a 5.00 rear gear and went 10.50's and 130mph at 3050-3100lbs.
He used to literally launch it off the rev limiter.
Both cars are well documented and lived a long life without breaking parts. I'd spin that thing up 200 more RPM each time until it quits picking up.
I even shifted it at 7200-7300 on a .93 jet when I started spraying it after I ran it N/A.
Stock 2002 LS1 bottom end with Katech bolts and a 239/247 110 custom grind.
He has a 2008 bottom end with floating wrist pins, beefier rods and way better rod bolts than my factory motor did.
I had a composite Fast 92mm manifold as well. My boss Jonathan used to turn his stock bottom end LS1 7800rpm. He had a Super Victor with a 4150 TB, our Polluter cam, LS6 sodium filled valves, 475psi of open pressure, 3/8" push rods and roller rockers. He had a T56 trans with a 5.00 rear gear and went 10.50's and 130mph at 3050-3100lbs.
He used to literally launch it off the rev limiter.
Both cars are well documented and lived a long life without breaking parts. I'd spin that thing up 200 more RPM each time until it quits picking up.
But after cool down only cause of low piston to valve clearance.
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