Dropped down 2 gears and ended up at 7.5k rpms...

Civicn33b · 10-06-2007, 04:31 PM

I am reflashed so my limit is higher but still... do you guys think im ok, everything seems fine and dandy

Chase · 10-06-2007, 04:32 PM

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....

F-1 Si · 10-06-2007, 04:36 PM

Are you kidding?

aki · 10-06-2007, 04:37 PM

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.

sgtpruitt · 10-06-2007, 04:55 PM

sarcasm is a dangerous weapon

you are ok my good man.

Civicn33b · 10-07-2007, 02:24 PM

wow thanks to all of the ********, my fault wont post any more ?s

Hayabusa · 10-07-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Civicn33b

wow thanks to all of the ********, 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.

Litlelev · 10-07-2007, 02:44 PM

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?

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 10-07-2007, 02:44 PM

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... ********.

F-1 Si · 10-07-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mO 64 StAnG 06

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... ********.

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.

sgtpruitt · 10-07-2007, 02:56 PM

hey my post wasn't sarcastic

I was the protagonist this time

***Yodums*** · 10-07-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by F-1 Si

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.

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 10-07-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F-1 Si

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...

F-1 Si · 10-07-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yodums

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

F-1 Si · 10-07-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Civicn33b

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?

Civicn33b · 10-07-2007, 10:01 PM

5th down to 3rd

F-1 Si · 10-07-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Civicn33b

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.

hyperluv · 10-07-2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mO 64 StAnG 06

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... ********.

**'06Siguy** · 10-07-2007, 10:38 PM

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.

Gonzo · 10-07-2007, 10:42 PM

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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Civicn33b Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,233 Josh	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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10-06-2007, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
F-1 Si Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584 Peter	Are you kidding?

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aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 32 Posts: 8,707 Semi-Si Sedan Hater	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.

10-06-2007, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
sgtpruitt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Existence Age: 34 Posts: 3,648 Tim	sarcasm is a dangerous weapon you are ok my good man.

10-07-2007, 02:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Civicn33b Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,233 Josh	wow thanks to all of the ********, my fault wont post any more ?s

10-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Litlelev Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,108	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?

10-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
mO 64 StAnG 06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 23 Posts: 3,983	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... ********.

10-07-2007, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
sgtpruitt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Existence Age: 34 Posts: 3,648 Tim	hey my post wasn't sarcastic I was the protagonist this time

10-07-2007, 10:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
Civicn33b Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,233 Josh	5th down to 3rd

10-07-2007, 10:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
'06Siguy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 71,650 Scott	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.

10-07-2007, 10:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 7,416	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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