REDLINE ON A 3.4L DOHC

[TK]

Ok, I asked the question wrong.

What is the number next to the little red mark on the tachometer.


----- Original Message -----
From: Ludis Langens <ludis at cruzers.com>
To: <gmecm at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Sent: Sunday, September 05, 1999 4:31 AM
Subject: Re: REDLINE ON A 3.4L DOHC


> 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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