540CI builds, MAX RPM?
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Since I got the boat I`ve been trying to get to 6000 rpm.
Success this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zQvghTrf0
Success this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zQvghTrf0
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the heads as far as ports are, the rest was done last summer to make them right, they had many issues.... all new valves, grinds, springs were ok, retainers, keepers and guides all new....
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Since I got the boat I`ve been trying to get to 6000 rpm.
Success this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zQvghTrf0
Success this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zQvghTrf0
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Dude u r really messing me up with ur avatars lately ...is this the end?
Since I got the boat I`ve been trying to get to 6000 rpm.
Success this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zQvghTrf0
Success this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zQvghTrf0
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Well, you need to determine what average piston velocity you're willing to live with and build to that standard. Nascar and F1 engines, IIRC, both have similar piston speeds but note the RPM difference.
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