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Interesting question for Y'all!
I know there are many factors that go into play of answering this question which is: When putting together an engine combination, how does one figure how high the motor could be and should be reved affectively and safely. Are there any formulas out there which help with baseline shift points and trap RPM based on the engine and its components? I am putting together a SBC 401 CU using good parts, Callies crank, Manley Pro lite rods etc. The stroke will be 3.750 and will be using 6" rods. Thanks.
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Huh ? You use a tach ? Ya'll ? You coming down south with me ??
I'd say for you 9500 is a good starting point...lol... On a more serious note alot of engine builders (including Shafiroff) will tell you that the 400's dont like RPM, but I believe that its a function of the heads...what can they support flow wise will dictate your cam, and that will dictate your RPM range...Their take is the long stroke doesnt like it (high RPM) but heck lots of BBC guys , including me when I had one think nothing of buzzing 7700-8000 with a 4.25 stroke.. You might want to talk to Engles Shop down in Pok and get his take..Eric builds alot of 406's and 434's with pretty decent HP... My new car was set up with 14/32's and a 5.14, the couple of time it did go down the track it went 7700 and was still pulling pretty decent...
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Dave Wazz up Ya'll!!!
See I'm practicing so when I come visit I got the lingo. Thanks for the tid bits of info. I realize the optimum performance is based on the head/cam combo however what I was looking for a safe range to shift and go through the traps with the new combo. I am sure with the 5.14 gear and 31.5 tire I am running, gonna have to make a gear change. as you know it buzzes now 8100 in the traps. There are formulas for piston speed etc which can get pretty in depth. I want to stay a bit conservative but dont want to leave too much HP on the table.
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Or you can run a taller tire to kill some of the gear.....
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Go to Superflow's web site and look under the fow bench info for"flow bench applications and techniques" which contain the formulas for peak HP &RPM based on cylinder head flow.
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Dyno results should give you what you need.Dyno,Dyno,Dyno
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Thank to all for the input.
I do understand all the items that come into play to learn the optimum shift point however what I am really looking for is what can you safely buzz a longer stroke combination like this one without it coming apart. Even if the heads or cam combo do not flow to its optimum HP gains, I am more concerned with Safe RPM ranges. The flow deal I will have to play with for sure. Dyno Dyno, you are correct which I should concider that before plopping it in the car. Thanks.
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I run a 394 small block in my dragster with 18 degree head's and it loves rpm 9200 to 9400 . If I chip it down it's a turd.
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Hmmm 9400!
You gotta have some very dependable parts in that puppy!
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If you don't have dependable parts, stay in the garage.. I hate losing rounds due to clean-ups.. just sayin'...
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