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Brucelee · 12-08-2005, 05:31 AM

Not to throw water on this love fest for RPMs but there was a detailed article in Panaorama mag some months back that clearly indicated that higher RPMs shorten engine life.

I have no issue against driving at higher RPMs but I don't delude myself into thinking that this is GOOD for my Porsche; the data indicates that it is not.

If it were, race cars would last a lifetime. As it is, their life is measured in races, not miles.

So, all I am saying is if you like to live in the fast lane, you may not want to be the guy complaining how your Box engine is all worn out.

"Let the good times roll!"

12-08-2005, 05:31 AM	#7
Brucelee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 8,083	Not to throw water on this love fest for RPMs but there was a detailed article in Panaorama mag some months back that clearly indicated that higher RPMs shorten engine life. I have no issue against driving at higher RPMs but I don't delude myself into thinking that this is GOOD for my Porsche; the data indicates that it is not. If it were, race cars would last a lifetime. As it is, their life is measured in races, not miles. So, all I am saying is if you like to live in the fast lane, you may not want to be the guy complaining how your Box engine is all worn out. "Let the good times roll!"