Ditto!^^^^^^^^ What he said is spot on ^^^^^^^^^
I have been doing a bit of back country road "driving" and like a car that has a wide RPM & power band. Getting out of a tight turn and heading to the next I don't want to have to change gears very often. I plan on a 5 or 6 sp manual as well. I have a Z4 and have a ball "Canyon carving" in it. I would like to do this in my 68 Barracuda as well. That is why I wonder about having a higher RPM capability.
I don't want to have to change gears very often. I plan on a 5 or 6 sp manual as well..
I found when I was driving the tail of the dragon I would keep the rpm between 3k & 6200 using a RL at 7000. This would allow me to get off the corner with speed and if I had to shift before the next tight turn so be it. I don't have to have 400 RWHP but at least 300 would be fun. Oil pan mods to stop the slosh is important as I don't want it to starve.
You have made me laugh, thank you. You plan on a 6 speed manual and not shift very much.I have been doing a bit of back country road "driving" and like a car that has a wide RPM & power band. Getting out of a tight turn and heading to the next I don't want to have to change gears very often. I plan on a 5 or 6 sp manual as well. I have a Z4 and have a ball "Canyon carving" in it. I would like to do this in my 68 Barracuda as well. That is why I wonder about having a higher RPM capability.
I'm looking at building a small block, 360, to run on the street. Is it possible to build one that can safely have a 7-8k redline? It also will need to be between 350 & 450 whp.
Nope can't be done... Sorry..
Just build a Nascar motor. Problem solved.
IDK why that wouldn't be about perfect for the OP. That's honest HP and unless his chassis and chassis tuning is spot on the money, he'll be hard pressed to use that power.
And I'd still bet I could get my stock GLH-T up the Tail of the Dragon faster, and not have to change underwear by the top!
360 w/4.125 stroke on 91 octane
474 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
574 lb-ft (peak torque) @ 5,100 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 6,400 rpm
Run a 4.10 gear ...
With a six pack of course or it wouldn't be right!