> I've heard 4400 RPM from several sources, including a VW dealer.
> 
> The critical part is supposedly the bearing journals in the case. The
> crank hammers them pretty bad at or above that. Then the oil pressure
> goes, then the bearings go, then... take cover.
> 
> I wonder if a balanced crank would make the engine able to
> rev higher than that? If not, what else would if need? Ignorant
> minds want to know-- mine in this case.

Interesting.  I've got a balanced crank as well.  You would think if 
the bearings are what fail, the balanced crank should help overcome 
that.  Maybe that's why it'll do 11,000RPM... <BIG GRIN!> 

- Mike White 

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