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C5 Rev Limiter setting

Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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Has anyone adjusted the Rev Limiter on a stock C5? I have a 98 stock LS1.
It has a 6K redline, but the rev limiter seems to cut out at 5800-5900 and the engine feels like it has a lot more to give! What is the highest setting used out there safely? did you all stay at stock settings unless you did a cam/springs change?

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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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I raised mine when FLP tuned my car with LS1 Edit. My dyno showed the curve was starting to go back down near redline so I didn't raise the limit because it was still pulling. I raised it because, like you, I have hit the limiter while attempting to shift at redline. I just didn't like to bump the limiter, so I had them raise it to 6300.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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I raised mine with the Predator hand-held programmer.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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up 6400 with hypertech
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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Even with a stock motor I raised mine to 6,200. The reason it seems to be kicking in early is because the stock tach "lags", especially in first gear under WOT. :cheers:
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Default Re: C5 Rev Limiter setting (6Speeder)

Good Feedback!! Thanks,
Glad to see that you guys had the same feel. I think i' ll try 6200 setting(soon as I can borrow a programmer). :cool:
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