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Originally Posted by Thraxz

I'd like to see 4.11 gearing and an 8000 RPM readline.

Dsm's and evo's have a 7000rpm redline, but the valvetrain can easily handle 8-8500 rpm. While an 8000 rpm redline might be pushing it a bit, that doesnt mean the engine wont be able to handle it. Some heavier springs and retainers will allow a 2.0L engine to rev to 9-9500rpm if you want, but a small turbo wont be able to push that amount of air at that kind of rpm. A bigger turbo and cams will be needed.
Whats the point of reving that high when the power curve drops off at 6000 rpm?

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1993 talon tsi awd - stock on the outside, modded on the inside
2007 solstice gxp - Solo Performance 3" mach exhaust + hiflow cat - dyno sheet

Last edited by shabby : 12-23-2005 at 11:34 AM.

	shabby Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: eh	Quote: Originally Posted by Thraxz I'd like to see 4.11 gearing and an 8000 RPM readline. Dsm's and evo's have a 7000rpm redline, but the valvetrain can easily handle 8-8500 rpm. While an 8000 rpm redline might be pushing it a bit, that doesnt mean the engine wont be able to handle it. Some heavier springs and retainers will allow a 2.0L engine to rev to 9-9500rpm if you want, but a small turbo wont be able to push that amount of air at that kind of rpm. A bigger turbo and cams will be needed. Whats the point of reving that high when the power curve drops off at 6000 rpm? __________________ 1993 talon tsi awd - stock on the outside, modded on the inside 2007 solstice gxp - Solo Performance 3" mach exhaust + hiflow cat - dyno sheet Last edited by shabby : 12-23-2005 at 11:34 AM.