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<blockquote data-quote="fabianyee" data-source="post: 123492" data-attributes="member: 6"><p>that's due to the fact that the F1 Engines are using pneumatic valve controllers while the normal street cars are still on camshafts and valve springs.</p><p></p><p>For the normal engine to reach higher RPMs, it needs to have strong valve springs or else the valves would float.. Stronger valve springs would also mean more friction on the camshaft lobes and wear them out faster. </p><p></p><p>I don't foresee manufacturer going the route of higher RPMs engines for the sake of fuel economy and wear and tear issues.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fabianyee, post: 123492, member: 6"] that's due to the fact that the F1 Engines are using pneumatic valve controllers while the normal street cars are still on camshafts and valve springs. For the normal engine to reach higher RPMs, it needs to have strong valve springs or else the valves would float.. Stronger valve springs would also mean more friction on the camshaft lobes and wear them out faster. I don't foresee manufacturer going the route of higher RPMs engines for the sake of fuel economy and wear and tear issues. [/QUOTE]
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