Going Flat out??

[user630]

well now im wondering what your opinions are on high revs for sustained period of time.
ie. top speed run in 5th approaching the redline
is it very bad for the engine??even if you dont go into the redline in 5th?
regards ian

[kurgen]

Could damage the fuel gauge mate as it will be dropping to fast
dave

[user630]

Originally Posted by kurgen

Could damage the fuel gauge mate as it will be dropping to fast
dave

but its not detrimental to the engine to be over 5000rpm for say 20 sec or so?

[kurgen]

It's no good asking me mate I never go above 4000rpm in any gear at any time :shock:
dave

[user630]

i can picture a lady sitting on your face saying " Lie Lie you little b@st@rd"

[user515]

Originally Posted by IANO C

but its not detrimental to the engine to be over 5000rpm for say 20 sec or so?

As long as you don't stay past 7k for long, you should be fine. (Unless plod spots you)

Flat out in 5th?? Probably 5 years in prison on the UK

[user630]

now now!! no mlr digs!!!
i was speaking theoretically and track days of course

MLR Digs? :-?