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Hey all! I've already posted here a couple times, but I figured I'd make it official just in case I end up spending some real time over here... I've always passionately enjoyed driving. It's an activity, never a chore. There's something about the craft of driving a stick shift that just resonates wi...

It's not so much the crankshaft that's the weak point, it's the bearings it runs against... As per my post above, with reduced oil flow at those engine speeds, your rod bearings are more susceptible to being spun. That introduces a whole world of hurt.

Some more considerations: Cruise control is generally inefficient because all auto manufacturers choose to implement the system around a target vehicle speed. This makes sense as it makes the car more consistent in traffic; nobody has to adjust to you when you're driving. But if they monitored throt...

Hey all, first post here; Sorry about the resurrection, but I was lured over from saabcentral by Watkins, and I stumbled upon this thread. Figured I'd throw my two cents in: There's another half of the story regarding engine lugging and where the 'strain' comes into play, which has not yet been addr...