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Tom Wesenberg · 06-01-2015, 11:05 AM

For the life of the engine and for better fuel economy, I like to keep the engine speed under 2200 RPM. I'd rather have an overdrive and keep it about 1800 RPM, like my newer car.

As far as red line to keep from blowing the engine, I'll leave that open to someone else.

06-01-2015, 11:05 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: What's a safe rpm for a good touring eng.? For the life of the engine and for better fuel economy, I like to keep the engine speed under 2200 RPM. I'd rather have an overdrive and keep it about 1800 RPM, like my newer car. As far as red line to keep from blowing the engine, I'll leave that open to someone else.