Engine lugging speed?
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Engine lugging speed?
Hello,
My friend and I got into a discussion about engine lugging, when he noticed that I shift at fairly low RPMs. I know there are lots of variables for this, such as oil pump health, powerband, etc.
In this particular case, we were discussing a '91 B18A, with 72K. My shifts would usually start the next gear around 1250-1500 RPMs, where I try to start at a lower throttle. I don't have a vacuum gauge, so I don't know the exact load, but I would guess it to be in the 40-65% area.
However, let's say for the sake of argument that you were lugging it at atmospheric (full load) continuously after you shifted gears. What do you feel the lowest RPM should be? Assume the engine has a fairly healthy oil pump.
My friend and I got into a discussion about engine lugging, when he noticed that I shift at fairly low RPMs. I know there are lots of variables for this, such as oil pump health, powerband, etc.
In this particular case, we were discussing a '91 B18A, with 72K. My shifts would usually start the next gear around 1250-1500 RPMs, where I try to start at a lower throttle. I don't have a vacuum gauge, so I don't know the exact load, but I would guess it to be in the 40-65% area.
However, let's say for the sake of argument that you were lugging it at atmospheric (full load) continuously after you shifted gears. What do you feel the lowest RPM should be? Assume the engine has a fairly healthy oil pump.
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