RPM max
RPM max
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No disrespect, but you have a truck. Drive it like a truck. If you want a hot rod get a hot rod. If you take care of a 302 it will outlive cockroaches. I had a uncle with a 302 in a 86 half ton have 342xxx with one valve job and well taken care of before my cousin wrapped it around a tree.
Now I have a 302 in my 3/4 ton and it is far from fast but it pulls more weight than it should and will do anything I ask it too. And to answer your question 5500 is the max I would rev it but I rarely see over 3k on mine
Now I have a 302 in my 3/4 ton and it is far from fast but it pulls more weight than it should and will do anything I ask it too. And to answer your question 5500 is the max I would rev it but I rarely see over 3k on mine
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thanks yall!! fordmanva, i know that you was not trying to disrespect me, i was wondering what the max rpm was of my truck so that way i knew how far i could take it without blowing my engine. its not like i am trying to hot rod my truck but it doesnt like the interstate and i needed to know the max rpm so i could get my truck up to speed better!!
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I agree with fordmanva... it's a truck, and should be driven like a truck. Trucks are high-torque/low-rpm vehicles designed for moving heavy weights, and one shouldn't try to drive it like it's a Camaro or Mustang or Ricer.
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i know a truck should be driven like a truck, hence the name "truck." by the way, i have a camaro to hot rod around in, but i need to know the max rpm so i know how far it will go before it blows, i dont plan on pushing it that far. i needed to know my threshold. plus i need to buy a tachometer for my truck and needed to know my range.
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I realize that this conversation is centered around a 302 engine, so this is just for humor...
I have a 1985 with 4.9L engine and normally drive like an old grandpa, BUT this morning on the way to work, I felt "froggy" and wound it to 3000 RPMs and the engine wispered to me, "why did you do that?"
I have a 1985 with 4.9L engine and normally drive like an old grandpa, BUT this morning on the way to work, I felt "froggy" and wound it to 3000 RPMs and the engine wispered to me, "why did you do that?"
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What you are missing is your engine condition and mileage. There is a reason high end racers rebuild after each race. Parts wear, tolerances grow, problems push tword the surface. You may be able to wind out a 500 to 80,000 mile engine to 5500. But as miles grow id definately cut that number. I completely understand your question and why you want to know but just like being a 20yr old then aging to 50. There are things your not as good at, not as fast, not as strong, not as much endurance. Just keep that in mind.
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