I've searched through lots of posts, and primarly saw discussion of maximum RPM depending on mods, etc-. I've seen the stock redline is around 5750, with various rev limits programmed into the ECU in later years.

I have an MSD 6AL, and need to get a "pill" for it. My setup is a 22RTE short block with a 22RE head and mild cam (not sure exact specs). I'm not looking to have a screaming drag racer, I just want a nice safe setting for offroad use (sand and other instances where over reving may occur).

Would 5800 be safe? Should I go lower?

Thanks in advance,

EB would know best, but with ARP bolts everywhere, and better valvesprings you could push 6500 RPM...

Safe seems to be a function of when the valves begin to float for OHV motors. When do stock valves begin to float? I don't know for sure. I've hit 5500 on a stock motor accidentially. With improved valve train, you can go higher...

The question is: Why would you want to go higher than about 5500? Stock torque has fallen off hard after 4500 or so. Unless you're pushing more boost or actually get power in that upper range, just keep that RPM limit to a sane level. Running a "stock" motor to 6k will result in a higher ET than shifting it earlier... No reason to spin it that high.

I'm not really looking to wrap it out, I just want to set the rev limit at a point where I don't have to cringe if I hit it, but I also don't want to set it too low. Looks like maybe 5500 is a nice safe place to limit it? I'm not talking regular shift point, I'm talking absolute maximum RPM.

stock redline is 5750... so 5500 would be a safe redline for sure...