12-01-2010, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by zrayr
then, is it too much of a generalization to say that keeping the rpm under 5500 will do more for reliability & longevity than limiting horsepower ?
thanks for all the (mostly) serious answers.
Z.
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... or you could do like RodKnock and keep it at zero RPM and it will last forever.  I will add that revving your FE up in the 6000+ range is fun, regardless of whether it is necessary or causes extra wear on the engine. It really is fun, and it sounds great. |
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