Today's Flame Topic: Why is lugging bad?

[Eric Fournier <fournier@xxxxxxxxxx>]

>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) 
>
>

Who cares? Maybe you'd be better suited with a Corvette. :-)

Eric
GGC
87 E30 M3 (fun begins @ 4000)
92 Ducati 851 (fun begins @ 6000)

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