Today's Flame Topic: Why is lugging bad?

[Bruce Augenstein <Bruce.Augenstein@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Lugging: Operating an engine below its "normal" range under load, so that it
demonstrates general signs of discomfort through noise, vibration,
harshness, and a general unwillingness to accelerate the vehicle in an
acceptable manner.

(Insert picture and sound track here of any Corvette in sixth gear at 30
mph, trying to accelerate up a hill.)

Lugging is supposed to be "bad" for your engine. For purposes of
conversation (and short of prolonged detonation in a vehicle without knock
sensors), I say that it isn't - it's only bad for your teeth and jaw muscles
if you are in the vehicle.

Prove me wrong.

No fair saying "It'll burn your valves!" or some such, unless you're willing
to describe just why and how lugging does this, or any other bad thing.

Nyah Nyah, Nyah Nyah Nyah! Betcha can't prove it's bad!

(Just a friendly topic from your ol' Uncle Brucie) 

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