500 mile 4K RPM limit
11-28-2014, 08:26 AM
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500 mile 4K RPM limit
Just curious, is there any automatic computer programing change that takes place when you hit the 500 mile mark and the 4K RPM limit ends?
I'd swear that when mine hit the 500 mile mark, the throttle response seemed to improve and overall performance seemed to be a bit more responsive. Best way to put it, the car seemed to loosen up when that little yellow line went away.
Would or could GM have some restraint programed into the car's computer that could update when the car hits the 500 mile mark (or am I having a 60's flashback)?
I'd swear that when mine hit the 500 mile mark, the throttle response seemed to improve and overall performance seemed to be a bit more responsive. Best way to put it, the car seemed to loosen up when that little yellow line went away.
Would or could GM have some restraint programed into the car's computer that could update when the car hits the 500 mile mark (or am I having a 60's flashback)?
11-28-2014, 08:56 AM
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Just curious, is there any automatic computer programing change that takes place when you hit the 500 mile mark and the 4K RPM limit ends?
I'd swear that when mine hit the 500 mile mark, the throttle response seemed to improve and overall performance seemed to be a bit more responsive. Best way to put it, the car seemed to loosen up when that little yellow line went away.
Would or could GM have some restraint programed into the car's computer that could update when the car hits the 500 mile mark (or am I having a 60's flashback)?
I'd swear that when mine hit the 500 mile mark, the throttle response seemed to improve and overall performance seemed to be a bit more responsive. Best way to put it, the car seemed to loosen up when that little yellow line went away.
Would or could GM have some restraint programed into the car's computer that could update when the car hits the 500 mile mark (or am I having a 60's flashback)?
Most engines will have some additional power gains as they are broken in. And some is pure "psychological ooomph".
11-28-2014, 10:53 AM
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It's not a bad rule of thumb to follow even after the car is broken in until the oil temp comes up.
I drive a 26-year-old Ferrari as a DD. It plainly says in the instruction manual to keep the car below 4,000 rpms until the car reaches operating temperature - the engine red lines at: 7,800
Yes, I own a C7 - my 6th Corvette...
I drive a 26-year-old Ferrari as a DD. It plainly says in the instruction manual to keep the car below 4,000 rpms until the car reaches operating temperature - the engine red lines at: 7,800
Yes, I own a C7 - my 6th Corvette...
11-28-2014, 06:41 PM
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Just curious, is there any automatic computer programing change that takes place when you hit the 500 mile mark and the 4K RPM limit ends?
I'd swear that when mine hit the 500 mile mark, the throttle response seemed to improve and overall performance seemed to be a bit more responsive. Best way to put it, the car seemed to loosen up when that little yellow line went away.
Would or could GM have some restraint programed into the car's computer that could update when the car hits the 500 mile mark (or am I having a 60's flashback)?
I'd swear that when mine hit the 500 mile mark, the throttle response seemed to improve and overall performance seemed to be a bit more responsive. Best way to put it, the car seemed to loosen up when that little yellow line went away.
Would or could GM have some restraint programed into the car's computer that could update when the car hits the 500 mile mark (or am I having a 60's flashback)?