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[driller]

when not having fun and therefore trying to preserve fuel (yeah I know it''s a TVR) what''s the lowest RPM one can use without damaging the engine? I reckon about 1500 "sounds" about right. Driller Ice Blue Griff500

[sparks]

Guys, It's a V8! Torque in abundance! You shouldn't need to worry, so long as the engine isn't labouring for extended periods (i.e constant sub 1200ish rpm at a guess.) Any 'real' mechanics care to confirm / shoot me down for my ignorance Sparks

[GreenV8S]

It varies, but most V8s will pootle along quite happily at 1500 rpm. Below 1500 some engines start to get unhappy running at low throttle openings - it varies from day to day and from car to car. I prefer to keep it above 2000 rpm to give a little more engine braking and avoid getting into the 1500 rpm danger zone, it also has more torque for nipping through traffic. As far as engine wear goes, I think the only factor is that the load on the cam goes down as the revs increases, but I haven't come across any evidence that sustained low revs causes significant cam wear. Cheers, Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)

quote:when not having fun and therefore trying to preserve fuel (yeah I know it''s a TVR) what''s the lowest RPM one can use without damaging the engine? I reckon about 1500 "sounds" about right. Driller Ice Blue Griff500

[driller]

Thanks for the replies Chaps, I'll carry on at between 1500-2000. Driller Ice Blue Griff500

[driller]

Absolutely agree, as I aluded to earlier I think it's important to listen to what the engine is saying to you. Driller Ice Blue Griff500