Safe RPM Limits On 350sbc

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01-21-2008 | 10:30 PM

chef26

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Safe RPM Limits On 350sbc

Not Sure Of Safe Running RPMs On 350sbc - About 370 To 380 hp - Will Push 26' Scarab About 55 To 60 mph At Just Over 5000 RPM ???

01-22-2008 | 06:44 AM

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01-22-2008 | 07:01 AM

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When the rods flyout of the side of the block it's too high!

01-22-2008 | 07:50 AM

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01-22-2008 | 08:12 AM

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Would need more details on the engine. 2-bolt, cast crank will run in the low 5000 range OK, on the other end, a race prepped motor will run in the high 6000 range.

01-22-2008 | 12:16 PM

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01-22-2008 | 12:18 PM

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so anything up to 9380 RPM should be good.. anything above that.. well it will buff out.!!!

01-22-2008 | 12:34 PM

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3" stroke will rev lots higher than 3.5". I suspect a stock Merc 260 would buzz up to 9300... once.

01-22-2008 | 05:51 PM

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