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Old 01-28-2015, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by x5Alpine View Post
yes, the M62 is designed to be driven fast at high rpm's (not drag race). I would average a redline everyday merging onto the freeway and I believe that is key to a healthy engine as long as it's been taken care of and is in healthy condition such as sensors and seals.
I do both and it has not been a problem even with the nitrous.

A stock 4.6 can't break the tires loose on the street so a strip launch is not going to be any harder on the engine or driveline than a full throttle start on the street.
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