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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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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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Old 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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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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you mean 4000 rpm correct?
thats no problem.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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4K......thanks for the info.......
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Old 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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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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Thanks
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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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

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