When was the last time you had it above 5000 rpm?

[7502]

I've got a relatively tight, well tuned and good running "BMW replacement engine" w/ unknown mileage, a 123 distributor, original air filter and a 5 speed. 

Last time I checked, compression was measured at 160 psi +/- 5%.  This is a daily drive car, except for the last week or so during a snow storm and deep freeze.

Currently the VW is chained up and has been taking the abuse since it's better in the snow and just slightly more able to resist the %*&!$#  road salt.

 

Think I've read max hp is said to be at 5800 rpm, but I don't think I've ever taken it up that high.  How many of you guys and gals routinely rev it up this high or higher? 

I guess my driving has been tainted, growing up driving VW's I'm not conditioned to rev the BMW up as high as it's capable. 

Perhaps in the back of my mind  I'm just worried if I push the revs to the higher ranges I might damage the engine somehow but that really doesn't square w/ the engine specs.

I can honestly say I have never driven w/ the gas pedal actually floored. Am I a whimp? I think I know the answer to my own question.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 1, 2022 by 7502

[zinz]

Uhhhh...every time I drive it?

 

Not the same engine, but you get the idea

 

[jp5Touring]

Any time its in second or third gear.

[1936spyder]

Yesterday…

[Son of Marty]

Unlike most cars the redline on the 02 is not the max rpm you can hit but it's the max rpm you can sustain, IMO your not doing your engine any favors by short shifting after it's warmed up. 

[7502]

22 minutes ago, Son of Marty said:

IMO your not doing your engine any favors by short shifting after it's warmed up. 

I had that idea in the back of my mind, but it stayed back there. 

I'll make a new years resolution to ring it out more when I can get it back on the road.

[Mike G]

I paid for the whole tach, I’m going to use the whole tach. And I really need to quit putting off the M20 swap, a rod through the block would be plenty of motivation. 

[visionaut]

5k in 5th => the Ton. I like the Ton.
I’m at 6k pretty regular rowing the gears. The ol 304 luvs those revs…

Better than caffeine.. along with the rights n lefts… it’s why I 02.

[Milo]

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Edited March 12, 2022 by Vladimir

[uai]

yesterday

(edit:today)

Edited January 1, 2022 by uai

[2002FjordBaur]

August 1988... what a summer that was!

Edited January 1, 2022 by 2002FjordBaur

[joysterm]

If it were not for the tons of brine dumped on our hiways and biways , not to mention the foot of snow these past few days here in the beautiful  PNW, my car would definetly be in that range, It gets real happy when it does. Will have to wait a few more months in the meantime.....

 

oh btw the Webers sound soooo much better too!

[kbmb02]

Glad to see folks running 'em hard on the street.

 

On the track, it's rare we run under 5,000 RPM. Quick video clip of M10 dyno test pull to 8,000 for effect. -KB

 

(add: it's kinda weird driving home from a race, with the Ford 7.3 diesel spinning along at 1,600 RPM)

 

 

 

[Oldtimerfahrer]

Well, it was last year, the last track day in September....but on every lap a few times...

[bob02]

Man, isn't it sacrilege to not drive our cars in a spirited fashion? As soon as the oil hits 75c, I'm on it! What's the point of owning these special cars otherwise? DCOE's and ITB's come to life at 5k. If you want to keep it below 5k, go get a Ferrari and an AARP card!?

 

  Bob