LOW RPM DAMAGING?
LOW RPM DAMAGING?
(OP)
I was wondering if lugging an engine at very low rpm (500rpm for a 4.0L 6 cyl) has an adverse affect on longevity, fuel consumption, etc. I often do this simply because the engine can pull quite strongly from those speeds. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.





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Cheers
Greg Locock
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-=Whittey=-
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-=Whittey=-
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Anyway---I start at 3000 and go up because in my type of racing the engine will never (hopefully) see less than 5000 nor more than 8000 .
As to low rpm engines---some industrial (read that BIG DISPLACEMENT) engines used in Co-Gen or pump applications operate in the 200 to 600 rpm range under full load as a matter of course!
Rod
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-=Whittey=-
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Oh yea! My Dodge/Cummins govenor is set about 3000rpm.
Rod