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high rpm's


saigonkid70

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i was just wandering if its good on a 5.o to run at 3000rpm's at 70 mph onthe highway with 4.56 gears, 35in tires and a c6 tranny. the engine is built strong but am i going to kill it in the long run?
 


joeydeluxe

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3000 rpm's is not that high i know a guy that had to run about 3500 to 4000 on the highway and his motor is still strong
 

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thanks i didnt think it would hurt the motor any, it still feels strong with plenty of power at that rpm
 

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