20psimitsu
20+ Year Contributor
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- Aug 22, 2002
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San Antonio,
Texas
Does anyone know what the highest RPM you sould go and still be safe? Still debating if I'm gonna go 2.3 or stay 2.0.
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I shift now @ 8500, so I'm wondering if it can still go to 8500 and still live.
You would be much better off putting your car on a dyno and seeing where you should shift. If your peak power is 7500 your not gaining anything by shifting at 8500. A stroker will move your power band lower due to the increased air flow per a stroke.
Who cares......2.3's/2.4's make pump gas power. What difference does it make what rpm it's at?
For future reference to yourself and to other members...This is the WORST answer I've seen in a LONG time...
Not trying to pick on anyone just trying to improve answers. I've had a few guys answer questions i've had like that and didn't really appreciate it.
Anyway, You're right. A dyno would be the best way to find out where to shift instead of beating your motor up when you dont need to.
Large displacement motors will make a better street machine because you wont have to rev it out of its mind to get power. Most people only want 0-80 which i'll assume is what you're shooting for. Hell thats what i'm shooting for...
Are you saying this perhaps because h-beem rods usually weigh more than I-beam rods, magnifying the dampening issues; or just becasue of your experience with one and/or the other?I might consider an upgrade to an I-beam rod (manley, crower, oliver, etc.). I'm not saying an h-beam can't take that power, but personally I would upgrade. Good luck, and I didn't mean to burn anybody's 2 cents...
BTW PM Topstreet, Ask him what he is revving his 2.3L stroker to.
Are you saying this perhaps because h-beem rods usually weigh more than I-beam rods, magnifying the dampening issues; or just becasue of your experience with one and/or the other?
For steel rods and ~300g stroker pistons, keep it below 8500rpm.