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Old 05-17-2007 | 03:42 PM
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I have procharged 502 and I was woundering what rpm should be at wot.
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Old 05-17-2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mus90lx
I have procharged 502 and I was woundering what rpm should be at wot.
depends what camshaft, type of rocker arms, peak power, peak torque etc....

A stock 502MPI was rated for something like 4800-5200 rpms??
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Old 05-17-2007 | 04:44 PM
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Old 05-18-2007 | 06:33 AM
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Panther hit a good safe RPM range, 5000-5200 RPM.
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Old 05-18-2007 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mrhorsepower1
Panther hit a good safe RPM range, 5000-5200 RPM.
Thanks Dean, it's been 7+ years since I turned wrenches for a living and I've probably forgotten more than I can remember...
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Stock was rated 4600-5000 with limiter at 5050-5100 so 5000ish sounds good. Did you raise the rev limiter?
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Old 05-18-2007 | 04:41 PM
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Thanks guys 5000 sounds like a good safe number
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