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My reason for wanting to keep RPM down, is durability. I don't want a low hour motor. I am prepared to do a top end rebuild every year or two, but budget does not allow full overhaul every year.
I have run my very quick 3.2 SS for two years now. Pulls like a steam train all the way up to 7200 redline. I have only reconditioned heads and replaced rings at the beginning of this season. Motor still sounds better than most, and possibly one of the quietest 930 based Porsches that I have heard. This with JE pistons.
I also want to try to design the peak RPM low, to allow for the possibility that the actual peak torque and HP are a little higher, at least the motor will be able to run there.
I will be using Johns racing springs & retainers, with his recommended cam. The rest of the motor will be made to run to 8000 rpm if necessary.
Thanks for the ideas and comments guys.
P.S. Scotts ideas are great, but budget would not allow the crank options.
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