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streetstang67 Gearhead Posts: 305 From: SC, USA Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-15-2003 05:42 PM How high can a relatively stock 289 with 4bbl intake and long tube headers rev? IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 11429 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 01-15-2003 06:31 PM I wouldn't go much over 5000rpm.I think you'd be out of your power range above 4500 rpm aways. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 01-15-2003).] IP: Logged
steve'66 Gearhead Posts: 6522 From: Sonoma,CA,USA Registered: Mar 2000	posted 01-15-2003 06:40 PM The rev limiter is your stock valve train, otherwise over 6,000 rpm won't hurt those short stroked little mutha's. SteveW IP: Logged

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