alec_corvette

Im on the verge on buying a c7 just stuck between auto and manual, with the A8 if you rev in neutral I understand you only can rev to like 4k or less, is there anyway to delete that and let it rev to red line? thanks.

Z06 1of38

Rev to redline in neutral?


I'll bite.....why do you want to rev an unloaded engine to redline in neutral?

CADbrian

For a rev-off competition of course.

ImpliedConsent

Here's a better answer and not a question. I'm just gonna copy-n-paste your answer via owners manual.
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Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run.

For the first 322 km (200 mi):
. To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering.
. New brake linings also need a break-in period. Avoid making hard stops. This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
. Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
. Do not exceed 4000 rpm
. Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control.
. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm.
. Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.
. After the first 800 km (500 mi), change the engine oil on vehicles with the LT1 engine and Z51 package, or the LT4 engine.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
. Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities.
. Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal.

kenownr

Well I guess I'm old and grumpy -- the rev-off competition sounds to me more like a je**-off competition. As stated above -- why in the world would you want to run your high performance unloaded engine to red-line in neutral?? Red-line gear by gear, sure bust your hump and go for it -- in neutral ???? just STUPID

CADbrian

I agree with you kenownr. I was simply being fisicious. Why else would any one want to rev their motor in neutral. It's what all the cool kids are doing on YouTube.

kenownr

Understand you were

I've seen and heard the kids with the fart cans seeing who can make the most noise -- ahhhh to be a kid again!!

ojm

Maybe he wants to break in the piston rings to avoid hot spots more then one way to skin a cat

Ramler

I've seen kids in Mustangs do it but never anyone with a real car.

Billy346

Maybe he wants to warm his engine faster in the winter! Everyone knows if you start the engine cold and rev it to the red line it will warm up faster! Duh......

ojm

ouch, Mustangs are what we drive before a Corvette dam reliable car all round,

Streetrod782

Neutral drops like I did in my 76' Monte Carlo!! Why else!!

kenownr

Reverse -- then neutral drops even better

Danengraham

While I think tapping out the tach is a little excessive, reving the car out to 4-5-6K does let you hear what it sounds like a lot easier that doing a full pull down the highway. Going under a small bridge and being able to rev it up a little is just good old fashion fun. Without having to break the speed limit or drive stupid.

These cars sound great with longtubes and what not. I want to hear it. But bouncing it off 7K is just dumb

falconhulk

The reason revs are limited in neutral in all new cars is due to neutral drops.

bimmerborn

New cars do not let neutral drop. Trust me. I tried.
- In some cars shift selector locks out until RPM drop to a safe jolt free rev.
- Some automatically kill high rev before engaging TC.
- And some show D is selected, but stay in neutral till you let go off accelerator.
man...

madrob2020

Well he is only 18 (wow-that was a lo-o-o-n-g time ago)!

jcrooker

Fool!

falconhulk

I travels a lot, had a lot of rentals,you can still do it. It's just no fun because they limit the revs.

Z06 1of38

I found a video of the OP with a car that will do what he wants....


The fun starts at 0:39