At what RPM does the 1990 302 quit making power???

07-01-2001, 05:33 PM

Hey I just got a 1990 LX. It's a 25th aniversary car...neways i was wondering at what rpm does my 302 stop making power?...It's an automatic but for racing purposes I would like to know what's the best time to shift. I'd appreciate an answer. thanx

90dpscoupe · 07-01-2001, 08:14 PM

4800 rpms are peak hp for a stock 5.0, but i believe you can shift around 51-5200 rpm and get good power, anything past that you will slow

07-01-2001, 05:33 PM	#1
Suave Guest Posts: n/a	At what RPM does the 1990 302 quit making power??? Hey I just got a 1990 LX. It's a 25th aniversary car...neways i was wondering at what rpm does my 302 stop making power?...It's an automatic but for racing purposes I would like to know what's the best time to shift. I'd appreciate an answer. thanx

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07-01-2001, 08:14 PM	#2
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	4800 rpms are peak hp for a stock 5.0, but i believe you can shift around 51-5200 rpm and get good power, anything past that you will slow