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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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3700 Rpm!!

First time I towed with new '06 using tow/haul I went down backside of hill. Trainsmission automatically downshifted and immediately went to 3700 RPM for engine braking. I have never seen a diesel hit that much RPM and not have rapid disassembly. However, since it did it all by itself, I assume that is OK.

What is the max RPM that should concern me when engine braking?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Not sure about for engine braking but what I was playing with my tuner this past weekend they had an option for the RPM limiter. Seemed to be (from what I remember) the factory was 4150 and the SCT let me lower it to 4000. Or I may have read it wrong and the SCT wanted to raise it to 4150.... not sure as this is my first tuner.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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You should worry if the engine gets above 4200 RPM. Even in tow/haul and coasting it won't overspeed, it will automatically upshift if the engine gets to about 4000 RPM.
 
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