Rev limiter question, is this normal
04-13-2006, 05:34 PM
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2002 E55 AMG & 2002 Corvette 6 speed
Rev limiter question, is this normal
I have a 2002 e55 that screams right up to redline anytime I want.....
But while in "park" it only revs to about 3500- 4000 rpms then it feel like the spark and or fuel gets cut off.
Is this normal?
But while in "park" it only revs to about 3500- 4000 rpms then it feel like the spark and or fuel gets cut off.
Is this normal?
04-13-2006, 05:53 PM
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Yes, that's completely normal! Designed to protect the engine from being revved too high when it's not loaded.
The thing is, I have no idea why revving an unloaded engine (high) is bad for it. Can someone explain?
The thing is, I have no idea why revving an unloaded engine (high) is bad for it. Can someone explain?
04-14-2006, 12:13 AM
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Because it generates a *****load of heat, without the proper airflow to cool it down. Is there really a reason to redline a car while in park?
I just overheated and fried the powersteering pump on a car like that this past week while brake-torqueing it at redline (no airflow) for a little video shoot. Good thing it's under warranty though.
I just overheated and fried the powersteering pump on a car like that this past week while brake-torqueing it at redline (no airflow) for a little video shoot. Good thing it's under warranty though.
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