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Most camshaft manufacturers offer differing styles ofamshafts that are ground to produce power in specific areas in an attempt to increase low-end grunt or add over-rev power.
Power Up Your 4x4 2006
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Failure to carefully accelerate can easily over-rev the engine and, in more extreme examples, send your car spinning in a corner.
GameSpot's News, Screenshots, Movies, Reviews, Previews, Downloads, and Features 2010
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Williams testified that prior to the explosions, he heard a hissing sound and heard an engine over-rev.
SplicedFeed 2010
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Williams testified that prior to the explosions, he heard a hissing sound and heard an engine over-rev.
SplicedFeed 2010
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Williams testified that prior to the explosions, he heard a hissing sound and heard an engine over-rev.
SplicedFeed 2010
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What's important here is that you don't over-rev the engine.
Automotive Headlines 2010
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Williams testified that prior to the explosions, he heard a hissing sound and heard an engine over-rev.
SplicedFeed 2010
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Don't over-rev the engine; keep the revs under 3000rpm and cruise along.
What Car? News 2009
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Don't over-rev the engine; keep the revs under 3000rpm and cruise along.
What Car? News 2009
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Don't over-rev the engine; keep the revs under 3000rpm and cruise along.
What Car? News 2009
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