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Old 08-24-2018, 12:45 PM
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400 shift point

I recently replaced weak valve springs on my Crane roller cam. Thinking about how much rpm I should see. Anyone with a hotrodded 400 tell me their shift points?

Pollished and balanced rods and crank
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bowl port and port matched heads with stainless valves and stellite inserts.
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Just looking for some comparisons and what is considered safe.

 
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Tim?

Maybe Tim can make a suggestion?
 
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Well, the OEM crank is, as a general rule, good to 6000 rpm, so probably 5000-5500 would be a reasonable target for me. maybe right to 6000 in a straightline pull on the flats.
 
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