REDLINE ON A 3.4L DOHC

[Ludis Langens]

Padgett 0sirius wrote:
> 
> If you want a simple answer, use 24,000 divided by the stroke in inches
> as an upper limit provided the oil pump can produce 10 psi/1000 rpm. YMMV.

24000 / 3.312 = 7246 RPM

> If you really want to know, find a copy of "The High Speed Internal
> Combustion Engine" by Ricardo. "Internal Combustion Engines" by Obert isn't
> bad but I do not care for Lichty's book of the same name.

Two machinist / mechanical engineer type guys have examined this motor. 
One says it will grenade at 8500 RPM.  The other says 8600 RPM.

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