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Old 10-06-2007, 03:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Dropped down 2 gears and ended up at 7.5k rpms...

I am reflashed so my limit is higher but still... do you guys think im ok, everything seems fine and dandy
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Old 10-06-2007, 03:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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OMG 7500 RPM!!! Dude your car is GOING TO EXPLODE ANY SECOND! The engine was not designed for such high speeds... Dude your lucky you didn't leave pistons and rods on the road... Dude....


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Old 10-06-2007, 03:36 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Are you kidding?
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Old 10-06-2007, 03:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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You crossed the limit buddy. I know it shows the redline clearly as 8000 on your tach, but don't let those Honda engineers full you--it's 7.2k. And since you're 300 RPM over you can expect your pistons to have hairline cracks. Unfortunately you won't notice them immediately, but in about a year or so your engine will give out. The ECU has also permanently recorded your abuse (short of replacing it with a new one, of course), so if you ever take it to the dealership you're not going to get any warranty backing.
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Old 10-06-2007, 03:55 PM   #5 (permalink)
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sarcasm is a dangerous weapon

you are ok my good man.
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Old 10-07-2007, 01:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
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wow thanks to all of the assholes, my fault wont post any more ?s
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Old 10-07-2007, 01:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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wow thanks to all of the assholes, my fault wont post any more ?s
Just PM your questions to me in the future. I will ask them. I don't get upset over forum posts on the internet.

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Old 10-07-2007, 01:44 PM   #8 (permalink)
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im not tryin to be mean but u got a reflash, didn't even hit the stock redline and are nervous you revved too high?

What reflash?
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Old 10-07-2007, 01:44 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Actually, this "could" be bad...

Depending how quick he let off the clutch, jumping that high and quick in the RPMs "could" damage something. But most likely nothing happened dude.

Since everyone else left sarcastic posts, I can't... Assholes.
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Old 10-07-2007, 01:53 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Actually, this "could" be bad...

Depending how quick he let off the clutch, jumping that high and quick in the RPMs "could" damage something. But most likely nothing happened dude.

Since everyone else left sarcastic posts, I can't... Assholes.
What could actually happen if he spun up to 7500 rpm too quickly? Please explain in detail. Maybe a little burned clutch?
Especially since his stock rev is 8200 & he has had his ECU reflashed.
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Old 10-07-2007, 01:56 PM   #11 (permalink)
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hey my post wasn't sarcastic

I was the protagonist this time
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What could actually happen if he spun up to 7500 rpm too quickly? Please explain in detail. Maybe a little burned clutch?
Especially since his stock rev is 8200 & he has had his ECU reflashed.
It'll be rough on the transmission and especially the motor mounts.
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What could actually happen if he spun up to 7500 rpm too quickly? Please explain in detail. Maybe a little burned clutch?
Especially since his stock rev is 8200 & he has had his ECU reflashed.
You just answered your own question...
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Old 10-07-2007, 02:07 PM   #14 (permalink)
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It'll be rough on the transmission and especially the motor mounts.
I hope our motor mounts are not that weak.
If this is the case you better not strap your car down to a dyno; talk about torque flex and twisting the motor mounts.
Those of us who go F\I should look into the weak motor mounts.
Would you say it's the metal the mounts are constructed of or the factory rubber isolators?

Is there a thread that this was discussed in? Or any independant tests that were performed?
I'm not being sarcastic, I just want to read more about it.
Thanks
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I am reflashed so my limit is higher but still... do you guys think im ok, everything seems fine and dandy
BTW what 2 gears did u drop?
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:01 PM   #16 (permalink)
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5th down to 3rd
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:12 PM   #17 (permalink)
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5th down to 3rd
Well while waiting for answers to my questions, Dude it's not that bad.. Maybe you did some clutch glazing. No motor mount damage I'm sure. Did you check you spark plugs? If you think you did damage either do a leak-down compression test or get one done to make sure your within factory specs.

I've been building honda's since the mid 80's it's happened to me before, much more extreme then your case.

Let me know the outcome.

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Old 10-07-2007, 09:13 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Actually, this "could" be bad...

Depending how quick he let off the clutch, jumping that high and quick in the RPMs "could" damage something. But most likely nothing happened dude.

Since everyone else left sarcastic posts, I can't... Assholes.



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dude, your golden. The car is made to rev like that. Many times I'll go from 6th to 3rd, and hit about 7500 rpm's...but I keep it floored to 8100 until i shift to 4th.
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:42 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Your engine is just fine but downshifting to 7.5 like that without rev matching will be rough on the rest of your drivetrain. Be sure to rev match! Your transmission will thank you and it's gratifying. Once you master it you can move on to heel toe.
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