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Dodge: HELP ME!, dodge truck, weight oil


Question
i have a 1989 dodge truck it has 171,341 miles on it i have just got it. It was vary well taken care of but i need to know ware a good RPM to shift at i just installed a TAC in it its only a 4 banger but i wood like to know ware to shift at i dont know ware it red lines at i think 6000 but i dont know i live in utah and i can get cold i dont wont to crack the block can you help me. my buddys told me to shift at 3200RPM but i need a profesinal to tell me ware is good to shift at THANKS

Answer
It probably won't crack the block, of course make sure you use a light weight oil and make sure you let it warm up in the morning for at least 5-10 minutes. Start around 2800 RPM. Depending on the gearing it should be around there. Let me know how it works. If it shudders to much, go up 200 RPM until it's smooth.

Rich