What exactly is this rev limiter? How high do you have to go on the RPM for this rev limiter to kick in and what does the rev limiter do? Does this mean I can't rev my engine that much or something? Explain, I am a noob lol

 

rev limiter= limits how high you can rev the motor... this can be done using various types of methods by the manufacture. The motor can only rev within safe specifications engineered by the manufacture, reving it to high can damage the motor. (lack of oil, bearings going out, etc...) Your car come safely tuned from factory, if you reflash the computer you can set a different rev limit. for example... your highest rpm is limited to lets say 6600rpm... you can't go above 6600 rpm. If you get the computer reflashed and set it to 7200rpm then you will be able to rev up your motor that high.

 

The rev limiter kicks in at 6800 RPM and it stops fuel from continuing to enter the engine I believe. It basically stops you from damaging your engine because you're not shifting.

 

So how do I avoid this? I mean, every now and then I will rev my engine. So does this mean redlining is bad? Damn lol I'm confused.

 

you shift on time. the rev limit kicks in after the point where you should shift to the next gear. People just talk about it alot b/c if you miss that shift and bounce of the rev limiter your time at the track isn't going to be very good.

 

The rev limiter is designed to protect your engine in the event you don't shift on time. Usually through a combination of cutting off fuel delivery and/or ignition spark, the engine will temporarily shut itself down to allow itself to get back into a safe range of operation.

Redlining isn't bad itself, but if you continuosly beat on the engine and shift at high RPM's, it will probably wear out the engine components faster. Using the shift light to shift at the proper time right before redline is a useful tool.

Scooter

 

sometimes yes, I the application of your z no. The car motor is pretty overbuilt for its output and cylinder pressure. If you have a stock motor however your not making much power past 6200 rpms anywho, that’s where the top of your power and is (unless you have a highrev) so anything past that is gonna maintain your speed than accelerate you, your gonna be putting power to the wheels most efficiently if you throw it in the next gear at 6200 rpms to stay in what’s called your “powerband” essentially where your car is making to most power. But to straightly answer your question, no rev limiting your z at 6800 rpms isn’t gonna do much harm, but there is no real reason to bring your stock one past 6200. Hope this helps!

 

this one from 3/8/05, and the op hasnt logged in for 5 years..... do you not look at the last post date?

hell you were 3 when this post was made