Redline on a 360

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Oct 24, 2008 | 03:19 PM

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Redline on a 360

So my car doesnt have a factory tach. As I'm picking out the intake manifold, cam, carb I realized I don't know my cars redline. It's a 72 charger with a 360 and 727 tranny in the car. If anyone knows please let me know.

Oct 24, 2008 | 03:39 PM

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what kind of crank is it?
its probably 5500
the engine might be able to rev to 6500

Oct 24, 2008 | 03:48 PM

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not sure which crank.

Oct 24, 2008 | 05:24 PM

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also, if it is hydrolic lifters, their max is probably 6000, so thats yours too
6000 is your max redline
if solid lifters with a steel crank, probably 6500, maybe a little higher

Oct 24, 2008 | 05:35 PM

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how would i tell what kind of crank it has without doing an inspection of the internals themself. is it possible to tell by the vin number somehow or not really. sounds like i should plan a build from idle to 5500 would be my best plan.

Oct 25, 2008 | 07:23 AM

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i know how to check on a 440, bit I don't think it applies to 318's.
I think you have a iron crank
are you building the car for racing?

Oct 25, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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street/strip purposes. mostly just a fun car to cruise around in.

Oct 25, 2008 | 10:11 AM

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is the crank stock or aftermarket?

I'd set the redline to about 5700. the only time you will really get it up that high is during drag racing and even then thats pushing it.

Oct 25, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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agreed

Oct 26, 2008 | 04:47 AM

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how do you set the reline on a carburated vechile. if memory serves it has something to do with the distributor. i know you can also do it with an ignition box other then that i dont know how you would 'set' to redline to 5700.