Rev limiter
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From: Modesto, CA
1992 400E (86 300E, 98 S420) - Retired
Rev limiter
Does the M103 Engine Have A Rev Limiter? I was playing around today and went into the red on the tach. 1st time ever on my car. i want to make sure it has some sort of protection since it has over 220k miles on it. (i'm picturing the timing chain breaking)
-Nick
1986 300E
-Nick
1986 300E
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2002 E55 AMG
It should have a rev limiter. Maybe some of the engine experts will see this thread. As far as I know, the M103 was made for revving at the redline all day. Great engine! 
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From: Miami, FL
ex 300E driver
I was "racing" once in my 300e and decided to manually shift the automatic . I made a mistake and forgot to shift out of the "2". Lets just say I got to about 80mph and that sucker redlined in 3rd gear and the car jerked hard. I doubt there was a rev limiter in it.
