How high should I rev my new 3.0?
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:26 pm
As I stated in the introductions forum, I have finally gotten my car back together and driving after many years. I used to have a sense about these things when I planned the build, but i have long since forgotten how much speed an engine like mine is said to be able to handle.
Engine:
3.0 12v Verde engine with
Venolia pistons (like the ones greg sells, slight compression drop)
THS forged rods
High performance valve springs from IAP or Centerline (can't remember which).
Mild, clean up porting
Ishihara Johnson crank scraper
Mildly lightened stock flywheel
Bottom end parts were sent out for balancing.
CSC headers into a 2.5in straight pipe leading to an ANSA muffler
Everything else stock
So, what do you think? How high can this thing safely rev? I understand that stock cams are probably not going to reward extra high RPMs, but I always want to hear it keep climbing.
What do you all think I can get away with?
Engine:
3.0 12v Verde engine with
Venolia pistons (like the ones greg sells, slight compression drop)
THS forged rods
High performance valve springs from IAP or Centerline (can't remember which).
Mild, clean up porting
Ishihara Johnson crank scraper
Mildly lightened stock flywheel
Bottom end parts were sent out for balancing.
CSC headers into a 2.5in straight pipe leading to an ANSA muffler
Everything else stock
So, what do you think? How high can this thing safely rev? I understand that stock cams are probably not going to reward extra high RPMs, but I always want to hear it keep climbing.
What do you all think I can get away with?