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grooveline
07-31-2002, 10:08 AM
anyone hit the rev limiter? I have twice. its like around 7400
DynaSpeed
07-31-2002, 10:13 AM
It's 7200 per Honda, and per me a couple times
fishboy
07-31-2002, 10:16 AM
me too, but i've done it more times than i can count. bad bad.
2k2civicSi
07-31-2002, 10:37 AM
yeah me to i have hit it at least 10times maybe more :( :( :( :( :(
Gibhunter
07-31-2002, 12:32 PM
According to Honda it's at 6800RPM.
HondaMan
07-31-2002, 12:51 PM
Originally posted by DynaSpeed
It's 7200 per Honda, and per me a couple times

Yep, me too (its too easy to do)! :eek:
ColinCivicSiR
07-31-2002, 07:43 PM
7400 with premium.......
JSIR
07-31-2002, 07:49 PM
on the dyno the power is dead at 6900, I believe it starts to cut around 6800 and is dead by 6900. We've run it into the rev limiter a couple times on purpose. What you are seeing on your tach is mechanical error of the tach system, quite common in Hondas (probably other cars too). Tach looks like it is hitting 7200 or so, but accurate electronic reading from the ecu signal is 6800-6900. fuel does not affect rpm limit in any manner either. hth.
SpeedRacer
07-31-2002, 07:52 PM
is it really bad to hit the rev limiter? that is why thare is a limiter right so you dont mess anything up so what is the big deal hitting it. maybe if thare wasn't a limiter it would be bad but the limiter stops you before you can fuck shit up right?
iR-VTEC2
07-31-2002, 09:09 PM
Right. Unless you like it when things go kablooey!
ColinCivicSiR
07-31-2002, 10:12 PM
Thats good to know. I presumed the SiR was similar to my type R because it gave me similar results. Currently with my SiR if I am running 87 octane fuel I am getting the rev limiter at 7200 RPM on the Tach, and when I run 92 or 93 the tach shows 7400 RPM. This is very consistent and repeatable. I hit the rev limiter often in Solo II competition.

In my Type R it would cut in at 8900 RPM with 87 octane ant 9400 with 93, it also would not engage the vtec if the engine was cold and had the lower octane.

I realize the Tach is not as accurate as it could be but I didn't think it was out by 500 to 600 RPM as you claim.
bioevolve
08-03-2002, 06:05 PM
I have hit it many times, also done the "keep it floored" and listen to it bounce. It sounds really good. I noticed also that the needle goes 7200-7400 RPM.
redronin22
08-08-2002, 10:32 PM
does it matter what rpm my car idles at? i notice in the morning or after long breaks in driving it sits at 1500 rpm. but as the engine warms up it goes to aropund 800 rpm. is that normal? thanks.
HondaMan
08-08-2002, 11:20 PM
Originally posted by redronin22
does it matter what rpm my car idles at? i notice in the morning or after long breaks in driving it sits at 1500 rpm. but as the engine warms up it goes to aropund 800 rpm. is that normal? thanks.

Yes, that's normal.
redronin22
08-11-2002, 05:36 PM
I accidently shifted from 5-2 on accident. Tryin to hit 4 hehe oops. That was bad considering I was goin like 50 mph. Do u think there will be any long term damage if that were to happen again?:( :confused: :eek:
HondaMan
08-11-2002, 06:14 PM
Nah, the rev limiter should prevent damage to your engine in cases like that.
02blksi
08-11-2002, 07:02 PM
sorry hondaman im going to have to disagree with you on that one. A misshift from 5 to 2 could result in bent valves, simply put when you mistakingly shift into to low of a gear the rev limiter simply does not have any effect due to the load on the engine you are subjecting it to. BE CAREFUL on those mis shifts Belive me i speak from experience LOL .. --joe

EDIT: just found this link of a 02 rsx-s misshifting http://www.superhonda.com/video/rsxsmiss.WMV
MPgrunt81
08-11-2002, 08:50 PM
at 50 mph does it really matter. I use to hit 50mph in second all the time in my 01 ex coupe and past that to. I really can't see that hurting the engine.
02blksi
08-11-2002, 08:59 PM
maybe not @ 50mph but try doing a 80mph 5th to 2nd then you tell me if it will matter, BTW watch that vid, notice how the rev limiter never even initiated ..--- joe
Busta J
08-12-2002, 02:32 PM
Yeah, that's a crazy video. Looks like the revs jump to 11000 or something.
redronin22
08-12-2002, 03:31 PM
Car runs normal as far as i can tell. should i have it checked even if nothing seems wrong?
redronin22
08-12-2002, 03:34 PM
my car didnt go past red line like in that video and didnt make noises like that. so i think it'll be ok. That video seemd really really bad
02blksi
08-12-2002, 03:36 PM
redronin22.... You are probably fine, just be careful. The only time you should worry is if your car is acclerating VERY poorly or idling like shit (loopey), these are all signs of a bent valve. in your case i wouldnt worry to much, shit thats what warranties are for :) --- joe
redronin22
08-12-2002, 04:04 PM
whats a loopey idle?
02blksi
08-12-2002, 06:10 PM
i dunno what the hell i type sometimes, i meant lopey (like V8 blub blub blub @ idle) hahhaa --joe
nikkotyper
08-12-2002, 07:14 PM
Originally posted by 02blksi
sorry hondaman im going to have to disagree with you on that one. A misshift from 5 to 2 could result in bent valves, simply put when you mistakingly shift into to low of a gear the rev limiter simply does not have any effect due to the load on the engine you are subjecting it to. BE CAREFUL on those mis shifts Belive me i speak from experience LOL .. --joe

EDIT: just found this link of a 02 rsx-s misshifting http://www.superhonda.com/video/rsxsmiss.WMV

I agree.
Rev limiter can only protect the engine on an upshift. Downshift-induced overrev will result in the damage 02blksi mentioned.
MagusDC5
08-12-2002, 08:33 PM
Our engines cant handle mis-shifts...trust me Ive got a blown motor and the dealers probably gonna rape me now!! Be careful when you downshift/or decide to mis-shift!!! I got to see my needle on the tach do that exact same thing!
HondaMan
08-12-2002, 08:35 PM
Originally posted by 02blksi
sorry hondaman im going to have to disagree with you on that one. A misshift from 5 to 2 could result in bent valves, simply put when you mistakingly shift into to low of a gear the rev limiter simply does not have any effect due to the load on the engine you are subjecting it to. BE CAREFUL on those mis shifts Belive me i speak from experience LOL .. --joe

EDIT: just found this link of a 02 rsx-s misshifting http://www.superhonda.com/video/rsxsmiss.WMV

Yeah, under certain conditions/situations I'm sure it could hurt the engine...like I said it should prevent damage... emphasis on should. :)
02blksi
08-12-2002, 08:37 PM
MAGUSDC5 was this you?

found on sho board.
http://www.superhonda.com/video/rsxsmiss.WMV
MagusDC5
08-12-2002, 08:38 PM
Originally posted by 02blksi
MAGUSDC5 was this you?

found on sho board.
http://www.superhonda.com/video/rsxsmiss.WMV

no, that video has been up for ages. And I wouldnt let my friend drive my car. This just happened yesterday. Check members profiles, I dont feel like typing out everything again. What is your fetish with that video anyway?
02blksi
08-12-2002, 08:42 PM
fetish naaa i save that stuff for the bedroom, just asking a question if that was you thats all... Bejesus you sure are cranky, ahh well (edited cause im prolly cranky to). --joe
MagusDC5
08-12-2002, 08:44 PM
dont even try and flame its not worth it with me I will beat you everytime.

And I think you would be cranky as well if your damn car was sittin the shop.
02blksi
08-12-2002, 08:44 PM
true my bad ... good luck with the car i have been there for sure ! --joe
HondaMan
08-12-2002, 08:56 PM
Originally posted by MagusDC5
dont even try and flame its not worth it with me I will beat you everytime.

And I think you would be cranky as well if your damn car was sittin the shop.

Are they going to cover it under warranty? If so, what did you tell them? I hope it works out for ya bro. :(
MagusDC5
08-12-2002, 09:01 PM
Im not sure yet if they will cover it or not, Im going to call tommarow and see if it was towed to the dealer yet. There prob only gonna tell me that it got there...if they know whats up with it by tommarow already ill prob be really pissed after fighting with them...all of the posts I read about this kind of stuff the person usually had to argue with their dealer before they decided to cover it.
1fastminivan
08-12-2002, 09:32 PM
HOLY Shit. That sucks man. Sorry to hear that.
I did this in my Si...its still running good and it happened about a week ago....if it were to blow my motor would it have happend the time I did that or did you motor blow after? My motor didnt blow and it still works...running fine but I got scared as shit...I hit 8krpm. Scared the shit out of me. How would I know if I screwed something up?
02blksi
08-12-2002, 09:44 PM
1fast you are fine... you are still driving your car right? :) consider yourself lucky, Believe me bending valves or having them shatter from piston slap YOU WOULD KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG, your car wouldnt run --joe
1fastminivan
08-12-2002, 09:46 PM
Ok thanks man...wheww!
It wont happen again....hopefully. I got really cocky on my shifting and then BAM! 8KRPM!! I was like whoa! but thanks man. :)
02blksi
08-12-2002, 09:49 PM
Now you can sleep tonight LOL --joe :)