RE: Max rpm GS-45
Yes and no. If it can put up with higher rpm without getting destroyed, great. If not I'll trade in some thrust for speed. But I haven't found anybody that makes a 8x11 or 8x12. So that takes us back to the same questions. What rpm does it run out of breath "VE" and what rpm does it go into self destruct mode. If I can get away with 18000+ spining a 8x9.5 or 8x10 that would be ideal. Does anybody have experance spinning the GS-45 past 17500? Black nasty oil coming out? Excessively hot? Major changes in needle settings after the run? Ever run again? Con rod bushing damage?