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BenZ28
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Post subject: Max. "permanent" RPMs?  Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 11:17 am |
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When I was driving home from Hockenheim yesterday I was wondering which RPMs (<=> speed) I could go on an unlimited autobahn for a certain period of time.
E.g.: Is it safe to go 5000/min for 15 minutes? That's just an example.
What I mean is: If I had 100km of free unlimited autobahn in front of me, what is the maximum rpms/speed which I could go without damaging my LS1?
(Yeah, probably I'd damage my ears before because of the excessive wind noise above 200 km/h...  )
Ben
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KC10A
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 6:29 pm |
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I asked Scott Settlemire if it would be OK to cruise at 130mph for extended periods of time and he said that it should not be a problem. Scott was the Assistant Brand Manager for Camaro and Corvette. Don't know if that helps or not. Basically, you take your risk if you feel it is worthwhile.
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SSZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 6:48 pm |
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Sat May 29, 2004 7:59 pm |
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 9:11 am |
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Location: FL
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Bruce your read that wrong. Sustained @ 7100 and you'll kiss the block of yours goodbye.
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 10:40 am |
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Location: Mainz, Germany
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Thanks for the replies!
Jerry:
Do you know if he meant in 5th gear or in 6th gear?
SSZ28:
No I don't have an oil cooler. I made some temperature tests on the N'ring and decided it's not necessary. However, I guess autobahn would be a different story... 
Ben
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 1:19 pm |
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KC10A
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 1:48 pm |
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He didn't specify so I'm not sure what he meant. I would think that you would be OK below 3000-3500 RPM but I am not authority, or even especially knowledgeable. It probably also makes a lot of difference how hard the engine is pulling. If it is straining, it will heat up a lot more.
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hocheehoba
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Post subject: RPM Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 3:58 pm |
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I usually cruise at 3000 RPM in sixth gear at 140MPH. I have done that for 30+ minutes. However generally I don't go above 4000 RPM for an extended period of time. I find that traffic usually prevents me from sustaining 150MPH+ for anything over 20 minutes.
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 4:04 pm |
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