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Old 01-19-2009, 06:59 PM   #1
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Rpm?

This is probably a stupid question but I am new to the game and wanna know. What kinda rpms can u twist a stock 402 to without doing damage. I have heard they don't wrap as tight as small blocks but just needing to know how high it will twist.
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Old 01-21-2009, 06:11 PM   #2
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Re: Rpm?

Twist . TWISTED RPM s? Betting it will twist everyone of them. who really knows before damage takes place. There are no crystal Globes.
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Old 01-22-2009, 06:21 PM   #3
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yea i kinda figured there were no crystal balls out there or know one would ask questions and we'd all own one. i was just looking for how far people have taken them without blowing them up.
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Old 01-22-2009, 07:35 PM   #4
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Re: Rpm?

I had a 72 with one some years back and I pushed it to 5000 on a regular basis without issue but then again if its got a few miles on it then who knows...
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Old 01-22-2009, 07:41 PM   #5
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Re: Rpm?

i wouldnt go past 5k with a stock 402
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Old 01-24-2009, 06:30 PM   #6
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thanks for the help guys I appreciate it.
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