They don’t go faster than 80, stock, as I recall. And that’s hugging 3k rpms with 4:88s in OD.
close, you would have to work out the math, but they are bassed on rpm (3800-4000) rpm is where the limiter kicks in, but yes it usaly worked out to 75 to 85 mph depending on tire size and gearing. so I would suspect you were hugging close to 4K rpm.
I've asked myself, did I hit 3000 or 3500? Well, in all this confusion, I had to ask myself, do you feel lucky, punk, well, do you?
Honestly, I was observing the temp readout on the scanner, and speed, I didn't look at the rpm. I'll have to go test again at some point. I'm happy with the info I have. At 70 or less, I have no coolant or heating issues. If I have to, I'll replace the head gaskets. A little more complicated than the 5.4 head gasket job but not a problem. If I go to that much trouble, I will get heads with O-rings and injector cups. That will be as good as it gets for this engine. There are other serviceable items to change in the engine top end to improve reliability. O-rings and head studs are the best improvements. Meanwhile, we're ready to head to Quartsite. Taking a new route this year, 395 from Pendleton all the way down to the end, then east to Q. Should be fun and full of interesting things to see and do.
Good luck once the weather warms up down south if you couldn’t keep er cool here in 40deg rain.
Must be stoppin in Vegas for a spin given your propensity for gambling risk?
