Engine revs

[vw_mad]

Hi just fitted a rev counter with shift light.
It's a 1600 engine what would I set the rev shift light 2
I think around 4500 to 5000 revs.

Any info would be great.

 

[john the horse]

good luck with that mate!!!! :shock:

id set it about 3800 that gives you time to let off before you get to carried away man well thats what mines set at .

im sure there will be a few other ideas cum along about your 4500 -5000 setting fella
think it may be a bit high for a stock motor

john the horse

 

[vw_mad]

That's for that.
Is not a standard 1600 is has twin 40 webers and electronic flame thrower 1 fitted as well.
If that makes any difference .
Thanks Richard.

 

[john the horse]

im normally wrong i my suggestions, like the time i suggested to get married to my ex wife, but i here the red line is 4200+/- if any help to ya , ive learnt the hard way engine wise and the first one too

jth

 

[Loxy]

Depends on your bottom end, what type of crank, has it been balanced etc.
VW sold a rev limiting rotor arm for 1600s that was limited to 4.5k so I guess they were
expecting people to hit that occasionally but probably not bouncing off it for miles & miles!
So if it's stock then that should be your max and something less for normal gear changes.

Edit: mine is set to 5.5k but I've got a fully balanced bottom end with a counter balanced 74mm stroker crank

 

[K@rlos]

All due respect mate that is a stock 1600 motor with twin carbs. Unless the bottom end is balanced with a counterweight crank, rods etc along with a better oil system and cooling I'd set the shift light for quite low revs....

 

[vw_mad]

Ok thanks for all the info.
Not sure if it has a balanced crank etc.
So will set at 4k to be safe.
Thanks for all the info you guys have given.

 

[geenjay]

im running a 1641 tp electronic ignition 009 dizzy 4 into 1 header with twin kadron 40,s got the revs set at 4000 rpm i normaly change up well before that but if i push it a bit i know im still safe when the change light comes on. i get 70 mph at 3800 rpm in 4th but i wouldnt hold it there and cruise her on 3200 rpm to 3500 rpm that gives me about 55 to 62\63 ish once i start pushing over 3500 rpm im using a fair bit more fuel for virtullay no gain but as daft as it sounds and i know someone will probaly say .coblers. but im getting better fuel economy out of the twin 40,s than i ever got out of the single solex 34.. :?