@freakin1random The engine produces max horsepower at 6k and research seems to indicate that the Dodge Calibers produce a fairly flat torque curve after 4k. So yes, you are right in saying it probably produces close to the same or more at 5k rpms. However, the horsepower is fairly higher at red line. Besides, when a person crams the gas pedal, they want to see the motor rev all the way up to the max, not just sit at 4-5k and "half-ass" get up and move.
Why are CVT's bad? Do you think they are bad simply because they hold the RPM at redline? It didn't sound like the valves were floating, no indication that oil pressure was falling off. If the cooling system is up to the task, there is no reason a car's motor can't operate at 6,000 RPM all the time. Lawn mowers and weed eaters are common motors that operate at or near their red line the entire time you use them. 4-cyl bikes have 19k rpm redlines in. The Honda S2000 has a 8,800 rpm redline.
The Mercedes B200 has the same transmission type. They are very reliable.
gerryhand 1 month ago
im just wondering. how come a cvt has a low setting? cant u just push the throttle down harder and get the same result?
thweepz 2 months ago
lolol. Why would it run at 6k? doesn't the engine produce more torque around 5? or is this one of dem "fancy ass" motors.
freakin1random 3 months ago
@freakin1random The engine produces max horsepower at 6k and research seems to indicate that the Dodge Calibers produce a fairly flat torque curve after 4k. So yes, you are right in saying it probably produces close to the same or more at 5k rpms. However, the horsepower is fairly higher at red line. Besides, when a person crams the gas pedal, they want to see the motor rev all the way up to the max, not just sit at 4-5k and "half-ass" get up and move.
cuttingforlove 3 months ago
Why are CVT's bad? Do you think they are bad simply because they hold the RPM at redline? It didn't sound like the valves were floating, no indication that oil pressure was falling off. If the cooling system is up to the task, there is no reason a car's motor can't operate at 6,000 RPM all the time. Lawn mowers and weed eaters are common motors that operate at or near their red line the entire time you use them. 4-cyl bikes have 19k rpm redlines in. The Honda S2000 has a 8,800 rpm redline.
MrMischiefVIP 5 months ago