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Apr 7, 2006 | 07:45 PM

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MedChoice Tony

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Is it bad ???

Is it bad on the vette to shift at 4 Rpm when driving daily....I know it's built very well...just not sure if I should shift before that limit...Never redlined it but just like the power up to 4 Rpms....thanks

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Apr 7, 2006 | 07:51 PM

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Drive it hard and enjoy it. Just make sure your oil temp is over 180 first.

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Apr 7, 2006 | 07:55 PM

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you mean 4000 rpm correct?
thats no problem.

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Apr 7, 2006 | 08:01 PM

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4K......thanks for the info.......

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Apr 7, 2006 | 08:14 PM

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It would be bad if you don't wind it out every once in a while just to clean out the carbon build out. As for everyday driving it is fine.

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Apr 7, 2006 | 08:47 PM

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If you are just doing it under a light load (not WOT) it will hurt your MPG, but not the motor. just make sure its warmed up first.

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Apr 7, 2006 | 09:02 PM

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Thanks

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Apr 7, 2006 | 10:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jhong321

It would be bad if you don't wind it out every once in a while just to clean out the carbon build out.

Thats why I autocross

(Rockingham NC 28-30 April

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