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Kidd-7 · 09-23-2011, 01:06 AM

I have a 71 c-10 w/ 307 thats stock, 3 on the tree. Any idea on what the RPM redline would be?

Highlander72 · 09-23-2011, 01:32 AM

I'd guess 5000 RPM...although a stocker 307 would probably be out of breath by then.

brad_man_72 · 09-23-2011, 09:03 AM

when the valves start floatin.

screamin_c10 · 03-31-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

when the valves start floatin.

HA HA been there done that...

rsavage · 09-23-2011, 11:02 AM

Just remember, you have a 40 year old motor and if it has never been rebuilt, it might be getting a little tired. Although small blocks are durable they are not immortal. If you wind it out to 5000 rpms on a regular basis, you will more than likely be looking for a replacement.

Kidd-7 · 03-31-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Just remember, you have a 40 year old motor and if it has never been rebuilt, it might be getting a little tired. Although small blocks are durable they are not immortal. If you wind it out to 5000 rpms on a regular basis, you will more than likely be looking for a replacement.

Thats exactly what I'm concerned with. I want to drive her, but I also want to be able to rebuild this engine. I have a Tach ready to be installed and would like some opinions on what revs to keep her from.

68Stepbed · 09-23-2011, 11:22 AM

The shorter 3.25" stroke will rev pretty good. It should be able to handle 6000 revs. However, the stock wheezy heads are limited on top end power. As mentioned above, she'll be out of breath by 5000 rpm.

**truckdude239** · 09-23-2011, 12:20 PM

I had a 67 327 that was good up to about 4500 when it would fall flat on it face after that

VWBeamer · 03-31-2012, 03:33 PM

Two observations, not be taken personally.

1. I see no reason to take the old 307 past 4500 rpm, it will be all out breath by then anyways.

2. I see no reason to rebuild a 307 with so many 350 engines out there if you are concerned about performance. If you're not concerned about performance, then just shift at 3000 rpm and call it a a day.

2ndstoryslam · 03-31-2012, 07:31 PM

Keep it on the lower RPM range. Want a real boost? Put a Comp Cam 260 cam and fresh timing chain in it. You will not believe the drastic improvement it will make. The factory cams were weak in every way.

kray59 · 03-31-2012, 08:29 PM

Just feel of it , you can tell when it has had enough . be gentle and it may last a long while more.

hugger6933 · 03-31-2012, 10:16 PM

I would dare to say that it is all done making the most power and torque by 4250ish. Any more revs that that you are just reving it up for revings sake

09-23-2011, 01:06 AM	#1
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	stock 307 redline? I have a 71 c-10 w/ 307 thats stock, 3 on the tree. Any idea on what the RPM redline would be? __________________ 71 C-10 - 307 - 3 on tree 01 Ford Explorer 5.0 v8 96 Mercury Cougar v8 79 Trans Am 403 Olds

09-23-2011, 01:32 AM	#2
Highlander72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 80	Re: stock 307 redline? I'd guess 5000 RPM...although a stocker 307 would probably be out of breath by then. __________________ '72 C10 Highlander \| '69 GTO \| '06 VFR800 \| '96 XR250

09-23-2011, 09:03 AM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: stock 307 redline? when the valves start floatin.

09-23-2011, 11:02 AM	#5
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: stock 307 redline? Just remember, you have a 40 year old motor and if it has never been rebuilt, it might be getting a little tired. Although small blocks are durable they are not immortal. If you wind it out to 5000 rpms on a regular basis, you will more than likely be looking for a replacement. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

09-23-2011, 11:22 AM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: stock 307 redline? The shorter 3.25" stroke will rev pretty good. It should be able to handle 6000 revs. However, the stock wheezy heads are limited on top end power. As mentioned above, she'll be out of breath by 5000 rpm. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

09-23-2011, 12:20 PM	#8
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: stock 307 redline? I had a 67 327 that was good up to about 4500 when it would fall flat on it face after that __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-31-2012, 03:33 PM	#9
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: stock 307 redline? Two observations, not be taken personally. 1. I see no reason to take the old 307 past 4500 rpm, it will be all out breath by then anyways. 2. I see no reason to rebuild a 307 with so many 350 engines out there if you are concerned about performance. If you're not concerned about performance, then just shift at 3000 rpm and call it a a day.

03-31-2012, 07:31 PM	#10
2ndstoryslam Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: anamosa iowa Posts: 60	Re: stock 307 redline? Keep it on the lower RPM range. Want a real boost? Put a Comp Cam 260 cam and fresh timing chain in it. You will not believe the drastic improvement it will make. The factory cams were weak in every way.

03-31-2012, 08:29 PM	#11
kray59 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: mauriceville texas Posts: 164	Re: stock 307 redline? Just feel of it , you can tell when it has had enough . be gentle and it may last a long while more.

03-31-2012, 10:16 PM	#12
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: stock 307 redline? I would dare to say that it is all done making the most power and torque by 4250ish. Any more revs that that you are just reving it up for revings sake



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