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06-02-2018, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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RPM vs MPH
What RPM are Stockers driving across the Traps and at what MPH?
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06-02-2018, 03:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: RPM vs MPH
More than what S/S and Modified did years ago.
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06-02-2018, 04:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: RPM vs MPH
Pretty Hard to answer that general a question because every combo
varies. Our 340/318 Stocker even with Hyd. Lifters trap about 7200 to 7300 and have for last 30 years or so (Since Valve Spring Pres. rule was changed).
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It is good information. My LT1 iron head in PS touches 6400 rpm at 105 mph best. Trying to figure best gear and tire for a 4100 lb car moving to Stock. Figure a long stroke Olds 455 would have 4.56s. Remember GTOs seem to like 4.33s 305 SBC Camaros guessing like 5.13s Depending on story 283s would go 7800rpm. Dan |
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Re: RPM vs MPH
I would think you would want a 4.88 with that combo Dan.
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Re: RPM vs MPH
That’s what the baby LT1 uses in my car. Cross at 6500 soooo
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Re: RPM vs MPH
I have a 9000 tach and about 1/3 of it is not used.
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