Been told to always keep my TT above 2500/3K rpms
04-16-2017, 01:18 PM
#16
+1, absolutely .
Even the newest cars still want to be run hard to be cleaned out
Even the newest cars still want to be run hard to be cleaned out
04-16-2017, 01:31 PM
#17
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The concern of high boost at low rpm from an overly aggressive tune may be what he was referring to, however cruising around at 2500 isn't going to smoke your engine. Just drop a gear when you stomp it.
GT-2 gearing helps too, 1st is good for sound quality around city, and 2nd is cocked and locked anytime you're in the mood.
04-16-2017, 02:07 PM
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04-16-2017, 02:25 PM
#19
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
you answer your own question regarding "happiness". smoothness ability to accelerate without stutter or lag etc. as for 6 gear the lower rpm isnt as relevent unless you want to accelerate quickly. its the lower gears that feel worse when lugging the motor at 2000 rpm or so. its a personal feeling to decide were the car wants to be at. deep down these are high performance cars and driven with that in mind the motor easily accepts all the power you want from it
04-16-2017, 02:35 PM
#21
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The owners manual often indicates minimum and maximum RPMs. Mine says to keep it above 1,500 (99C2). I rarely drive below 2,000 though. I would not put the hammer down below 1,500, even if completely warmed up and I wouldn't cruise along all day at 1,500. You're not going to do any real damage if you do, but you're not doing the engine any favors either.
I actually try try to keep mine between 2000-3000 and regularly excerise it above 5000 on occasion.
I actually try try to keep mine between 2000-3000 and regularly excerise it above 5000 on occasion.
Last edited by Mike Murphy; 04-17-2017 at 11:29 AM.
04-16-2017, 05:01 PM
#23
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Exactly why I swapped to GT-2 main 1,2,3 when I had transmission rebuilt. This is one of the best mods, totally transforms car. Even better when paired with turbos that provide a much wider power band, thanks Kevin!
04-16-2017, 05:15 PM
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04-16-2017, 06:52 PM
#28
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On cold start I don't drive until the RPM drops from the initial start RPM (air pump shut off). Once driving I keep the RPM below 3000, and stay away from aggressive throttle applications, until the oil pressure is less than 2.0 at idle RPM.
04-16-2017, 09:51 PM
#29
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The 3000+ came from the old aircooled days, cylinder hot spotting from low fan/air speed, additionally would generally be lugging due to low torque output
they are harmonic considerations still with GT1 engine but you don't need to be revving the crap out of it in low torque situations either
they are harmonic considerations still with GT1 engine but you don't need to be revving the crap out of it in low torque situations either
04-16-2017, 10:28 PM
#30
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The owners manual often indicates minimum and maximum RPMs. Mine says to keep it above 1500 (99C2). I rarely drive below 2,000 though. I wouldn't not put the hammer down below 3,000, even if completely warmed up and I wouldn't cruise along all day at 1500. You're not going to do any real damage if you do, but you're not doing the engine any favors either.
I actually try try to keep mine between 2000-3000 and regularly excerise it above 5000 on occasion.
I actually try try to keep mine between 2000-3000 and regularly excerise it above 5000 on occasion.
