Question for Mechanics: 2200-2500rpm or 2700-3000rpm, what is best???

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

IIRC Jake mentioned avoiding cruising @ 3000 RPM a few years ago, but haven't heard anything since.

Other way around. He instructs 3K RPM driving for his engine customers.

[stephen wilson]

He may now (and I think it's Above 3k, not At ), but at some point in the past it was recommended to not stay at that RPM. I'm not 100% sure it was Jake.

Here's one mention of it:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/38120-3000-rpm-ims/

Another:
http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_5/The_Bad,_the_Ugly_and_the_Good,_part_2.html

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

He may now (and I think it's Above 3k, not At ), but at some point in the past it was recommended to not stay at that RPM. I'm not 100% sure it was Jake.

Flat6 say 3K. At least once, in response to a forum member asking about Pedro raising the issue of harmonic vibration in the m96.

[Ian c]

I thought it was all about the variocam kicking in around 4k ....

In all honesty , with learning on the fly ecu maps the best thing to do is unplug the battery for 30 minutes then drive it like you stole it .

Don't believe the snake oil , don't believe the Internet , don't worry , just drive

[stephen wilson]

I agree. Don't drive by fear of what may happen, it's about having fun!

[Meat Head]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

I agree. Don't drive by fear of what may happen, it's about having fun!

This has nothing to do with fear ??? It has to do with wanting to do what is best for my engine when day to day driving. I don't understand why people have such a problem with Box questions when it has to do with driving them in a subdued way??? Does everyone that owns a Boxster drive it like a bat-out-of-hell 100% of the time LOL ??? My Boxster gets plenty of play time action but every time I take it out for a drive I don't feel the need to attack the Road .

I'm just trying to find out (from those with real mechanical experience on the 986) what is the most healthy rpm range for our Boxsters when cruising .

[stephen wilson]

Sorry, these type of questions always seem to get side-tracked into an IMS discussion!

I think Topless already answered your question best.