Thread: Max rpm to redline... 7,000 - 7,500 rpm?
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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Default Re: Max rpm to redline... 7,000 - 7,500 rpm?
Originally Posted by Billy22Bob
....What internal mechanicals are stopping it from doing a more reasonable 7,000 or even 7,500 rpm like other cars can.....

I believe the redline RPM is determined by the valves. They just can't keep opening and closing faster and faster. Also, the cylinders won't fill completely at an RPM that's too high.
 
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