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RandallNeighbour · 10-06-2012, 02:31 PM

The variocam doesn't actuate until you hit 4200 rpm so it's important to move past this range to exercise the motor fully.

However, with that said, I do not wind up the motor past 4200 rpm until its fully warmed up.

I am a firm believer that a Boxster motor taken to redline regularly will keep the motor operating smoothly, even if it shortens its life. It's a good trade off.

Noise may be the trailing arm (longest lower control arm). They're often the culprit of a clunk.

10-06-2012, 02:31 PM	#9
RandallNeighbour Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 7,243	The variocam doesn't actuate until you hit 4200 rpm so it's important to move past this range to exercise the motor fully. However, with that said, I do not wind up the motor past 4200 rpm until its fully warmed up. I am a firm believer that a Boxster motor taken to redline regularly will keep the motor operating smoothly, even if it shortens its life. It's a good trade off. Noise may be the trailing arm (longest lower control arm). They're often the culprit of a clunk. Last edited by RandallNeighbour; 10-06-2012 at 02:35 PM.