how many RPMs??
Apr 16, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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how many RPMs??
how many RPMs do you guys crank your rigs? i have been wondering what the safe MAX RPM would be?
Apr 16, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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the speed limit in BC is mostly 80 km/hr...I run 103 km/hr at 2000 RPM...so I'm usually around 1700 on the highway...under acceleration I try to keep below 3000....
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Apr 16, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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since my TW chip i can turn a few more R's. me and dad were racing the other day and i cranked like 3500. gave me the *******.
Apr 16, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
As high as it will go before shifting! Gonna have to get new valve spring here soon though.
Apr 16, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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if in a hard tow or racing I will often crank it to the rev limiter by pulling it in the gear I want
Apr 16, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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From: Lakewood, Colorado
3400 Rpm allstock. Right where it falls on it's face
Apr 16, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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From: somerset KY
What kind of gearing and tranny do you have
Apr 16, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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From: STEPHENVILLE,TX!!!!!
above 3500 need better valve springs and pushrods!!
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From: Lakewood, Colorado
Apr 16, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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3200 is about the highest iv ever pushed mine.
Apr 16, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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From: Avilla, IN
in the mud in reverse i accidently went to the red line, scared the crap out of me.
Apr 16, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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From: Cato Arkansas
wow i must be different i push every truck i own right to the redline
Apr 16, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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From: Ocala
ive never even gotten mine into the yellow, not because it wont, just cause i wont. but i am curious as to what they can turn
Apr 16, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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neutral rev i can hit over 4 grand
Apr 16, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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From: Belair md
how the hell do you get to 4000?