Uhhhh....have fun. ;)
I'll have to check my numbers when I changed mine out, but I believe they
were 1/2 gram lighter than the factory ones (with fluid).
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Wisotzkey, Rich
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 2:50 PM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Speaking of Redline was:R/T question
Hey Bernd,
My original redline was 4800 on the 318. It really sings at 6 grand. :'B
Rich
PS. Maybe someday I'll get a wild hair and replace the hydraulic lifters
with solids and go for 8 grand. BOOM!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: bernd@texas.net [mailto:bernd@texas.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 10:05 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Speaking of Redline was:R/T question
And here I thought I was the only one noticing this. On the V6, and after I
installed the Mopar Performance Lifters, the redline went to approximately
5500rpm as well...up from 5200. (Go figure)
- Bernd
> Hey GS,
> With the limiting weight factor of the lifters, you'll blow the engine
> before you bend the pushrods. I've taken mine to 6000rpm with the Mopar
> ..080" pushrods. Can you say SCREAMER!!! :'B
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GSWillhite [mailto:GSWillhite@ualr.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 1:59 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Speaking of Redline was:R/T question
>
>
> > At 10:48 PM 9/18/00 -0400, you wrote:
> > >DING DING DING DING!!!!!!!!! redline moved to 5500rpm??? on the
R/T???
> > >does this mean DC has a lighter lifter??? if not, what has been done
> to
> > >raise the redline? surely they didn't recast the block with thicker
> lifter
> > >bores... Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
> >
> > I can only think of two major things that would lift the redline:
> > a different cam and beefed up valvetrain components to run safely
> > up there.
> >
> > Bob
>
> Does anyone know what Mopar's roller rocker kit will move
> the redline to? The kit includes .080 pushrods and new
> guides. I already have this installed but never really
> thought about the limit (I've been to 5300rpm) with no
> ill effects.
>
> GS -
>
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