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Sep 19, 2006 | 10:25 AM

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LDB C5

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Rev limiter

I just purchased my first Corvette (2001 roadster) and I love it! Yesterday I hit the rev limiter at 6K rpm. It seems to me that there is a bit more in there. Can I change the limiter setting? How far can I safely go?

Mods are Borla Stinger & Blackwing intake so far.

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Sep 19, 2006 | 07:51 PM

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Probably 6500 no sweat, some have gone to 6800 (IMHO -the daring)

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Sep 19, 2006 | 07:56 PM

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i must not be driving mine hard enough ,had it for 4 months never heard it .when i had my mazda rx8 i always shifted by the limiter.guess i better get off my *** and on the gas

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Sep 20, 2006 | 11:37 AM

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How do I change / reprogram it?

Any Ideas?

Thanks in advance!

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Sep 20, 2006 | 11:40 AM

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Before you start changing your rev limiter you may want to upgrade the valve springs. The stock ones are not meant for such high RPM's.

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Sep 20, 2006 | 12:32 PM

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Review the horsepower and torque curves to verify the most effective output.

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Sep 20, 2006 | 01:31 PM

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Before you start changing your rev limiter you may want to upgrade the valve springs. The stock ones are not meant for such high RPM's.

Stock valve springs are marginal at best. Don't kiss a valve, it hurts

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Sep 20, 2006 | 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LDB C5

How do I change / reprogram it?

Any Ideas?

Thanks in advance!

A tune, or a handheld programmer.

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