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Old 03-26-2016 | 07:15 PM
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I used to spin an all stock GM 2 bolt shortblock 5600rpms all day long for 360 hrs. I would not be concerned with your rpm.
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Old 03-26-2016 | 08:10 PM
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Yep.... as Ryan said, not much to worry about. I think the computer has a hard rpm shutoff somewhere around 5200 or so (not experienced; only read about). Your tach may be a touch off, but it probably doesn't matter too much in regard to longevity and what you're doing. Enjoy it!
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Old 03-26-2016 | 08:27 PM
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As long as it's oiling and not hot with good oil...just run it. I used to run my old 56 Chevy with a 2 bolt 327 in it 6500 RPM every day...no issues !!
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Old 03-26-2016 | 08:58 PM
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5700, never an issue with mine. I put more prop in and dropped to 5200 or so to increase cruise speed, lost about 1mph
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Old 03-26-2016 | 10:44 PM
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MEFI 1's rev limiter was set to 5180. I would assume the MEFI 2 was the same, but I don't have a file I can look at.
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Old 03-27-2016 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by donzi matt
How high do you guys who run stock bottom end 350's spin them? It's not like I am going to be holding this thing at WOT for miles, but will surely run it WOT at times and don't want to worry about having a shortblock yard sale in the bilge.
6200rpm last year.

5400-5600rpm since 1991 until last year.

Oh, and I drive it like I hate it. But, that's what you are supposed to do with SBC's.

Edit in: How about 5400rpm + from Wolfeboro to Green's basin back to Wolfeboro ? Hah ! That was a ride !

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