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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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I have bounced of the rev limiter a few times,, I have read this can cause broken spring and bent valves,,why,, I have thought the limit was to protect,, not hurt....The msd system I have in the street rod cuts cylinders ,,never had a problem there either...I dont do te overrev on purpose,,just trying out different shift procedures,,,the 98 I have doesnt seem to shift fast enough close to red line by shifting manually,,,what is the best way,,leave it in drive and just let the computer do the work.... :confused:
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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You're right - that's what the rev limiter is there for, to protect it. Why have a rev limiter if it's set at a point that the engine can still be damaged. Now, you can dame the engine by down-shifting at too high a speed and too low a gear, like going into 2nd at 130.

You may want to look into a shift kit or tuning for firmer shift points to get the kind of response you're looking for.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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You may want to look into a shift kit or tuning for firmer shift points to get the kind of response you're looking for.
:iagree: Transgo Shift Kit + New Shift Points @ 6000 rpm + More Shift pressure about +5% should be just right. :thumbs:

The latter you can do with LS1 Edit . Former you will have to buy @ $109.99
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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thanks, you guys rockk, has anyone tried the B&M elctronic control ofered on the forum mall,, does it work>>>guess I will ask for a shift kit for xmas..wheee :lolg:
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