360 redline

On my old 360 I used to shift it at 6200 rpm (stock valve springs on a medium hot cam) and on several occaisions I went higher (no need to go higher as performance dropped off after 6000 rpm). I did this for several years with out one failure of any kind.Also by accident I took it past 7000 rpm a couple of times before I got a rev limiter...LOL. A rule of thumb I was taught was to shift 3-500 rpm higher than peak pull of the motor. This has always worked for me on any engine. Not knowing how built or what condition your motor is in you need to determine this point. My new 360 I plan on shifting around 7500 to 8000 rpm . (I need to see how my new combination actually runs and where the torque seems to drop off at). Also I run a 4 speed which you normally run a little higher rpm with. But should give you an idea anyway.