TFTW heads max safe RPM?

Rev · 02-10-2002, 11:00 AM

Does anyone know what the max safe RPM is for the TFTW heads valve springs? I usually shift at 5500-6000 at the track.

Sometimes due to poor track prep, the RPM's get away from me off the line running up to 6500 or so. This of course ruins the et, but does it hurt the valve springs on these heads? Any info appreciated.

Rev

SaleenGTS · 02-10-2002, 11:33 AM

Ths TW's have pretty strong valve springs.....you shouldn't worry about what tolerances they have because their power band peaks at about 6000. If you do any mods to extendthe power (porting, more lift) you should upgrade the springs....JMO

02-10-2002, 11:00 AM	#1
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	TFTW heads max safe RPM? Does anyone know what the max safe RPM is for the TFTW heads valve springs? I usually shift at 5500-6000 at the track. Sometimes due to poor track prep, the RPM's get away from me off the line running up to 6500 or so. This of course ruins the et, but does it hurt the valve springs on these heads? Any info appreciated. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

02-10-2002, 11:33 AM	#2
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	Ths TW's have pretty strong valve springs.....you shouldn't worry about what tolerances they have because their power band peaks at about 6000. If you do any mods to extendthe power (porting, more lift) you should upgrade the springs....JMO __________________ Dustin 89 Saleen GT Sport Supercharged 306 Started her up 6/8/03 Old Motor Supercharged 347 516 rwhp 553 rwtq 11.249@126.83 1997 Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 162 hp

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