Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

tf95ZR1 · 12-23-2005

Question as above in title. I remember awhile back someone was shocked at hitting the rev limiter. Even with a Harlan shift light (highly recommend it), I hit the limiter more than I'd like to admit. Think it does any harm if you back off or shift right away? Happy Holidays, stay safe and healthy.
Ted Feder
95 ZR1 #106 Blk/Blk
So. Calif. 80 degrees and sunny

I would have reversed the poll, ie who has never hit the limiter, but this is easier.

Kevin · 12-23-2005

I hit it once or twice but I manage to glance down and keep the top of the tach in my sight as I am driving it hard. If i was racing I'll bet you I would hit it alot more.

cuisinartvette · 12-24-2005

Northridge, youre a local!

I've hit 7400 once, but sont believe I've bumped a limiter before.

BBBAD94ZR1 · 12-24-2005

I Dont Think That Would Be A Smart Decision.[-x

Ray

tomtom72 · 12-24-2005

Okay another dumb rookie Q! How do you know when you hit the limiter? Does it sound like the F1 cars, like you have a miss in the motor? I'm fairly sure I've never even been close due to the fact that I watch for the "shift" light & if I see it & haven't shifted already, I make sure I get to it pronto.

Lately I've been practicing & I find in my stock Z that it seems to "feel" like it has a sweet spot just before 7 g's on the tach. So I've been shifting between 6.5 & 7 as it seems stronger there than if I go to the shift light. Isn't the peak somewhere before 7 g's?

Oh, I voted "no" on the poll.

Tom

Aurora40 · 12-24-2005

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

Lately I've been practicing & I find in my stock Z that it seems to "feel" like it has a sweet spot just before 7 g's on the tach. So I've been shifting between 6.5 & 7 as it seems stronger there than if I go to the shift light. Isn't the peak somewhere before 7 g's?

I hit it once and it feels like something is wrong with the car, it's sort of jerky on the limiter.

As to shifting, I would think if the curve doesn't drop off precipitously, which it doesn't, that you'd want to stay in it past the peak. When you shift, it will drop you back down the power band, so the later you shift, the less far down it will move you (i.e. shifting at 6500 may put you at 4000 in the next gear, where shifting at 7200 may put you at 4350 or something). So the goal for maximum acceleration would be to stay under the fat part of the power curve as much as possible. If it's fatter in the 6500-7200 rpm range than the 4000-4300 range, you'd want to stay in it. Those are guess numbers and it may be it's better to shift early, but the way the car pulls I kind of doubt it.

Kevin · 12-24-2005

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Originally Posted by BBBAD94ZR1

I Dont Think That Would Be A Smart Decision.[-x

Ray

hitting it once or twice isn't a big deal. The only time it may cause a problem is if you keep running the car against the red line for an extended period of time

Nick · 12-24-2005

I've hit it twice, on the dyno. Fuel cuts off and the engine misses badly. Its not hard to notice

bobbyhi · 12-24-2005

Doesn't sound like something I want to try. I usually shift around 6900 and it seems that is the power limit.

RICHARD TILL · 12-24-2005

i didnt know that there was a rev limiter. i assumed the limiter was bang-clang-clang-pow, ..."oh sheet".... never wound it up past 65 anyway. too many miles on this ole gal.

View Poll Results: Have you ever hit the rev limiter?
YES	147	67.12%
NO	72	32.88%
Voters: 219. You may not vote on this poll

12-23-2005	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? I hit it once or twice but I manage to glance down and keep the top of the tach in my sight as I am driving it hard. If i was racing I'll bet you I would hit it alot more. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

12-24-2005	#3
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? Northridge, youre a local! I've hit 7400 once, but sont believe I've bumped a limiter before.

12-24-2005	#4
BBBAD94ZR1 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 299	Re: Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? I Dont Think That Would Be A Smart Decision.[-x Ray

12-24-2005	#5
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? Okay another dumb rookie Q! How do you know when you hit the limiter? Does it sound like the F1 cars, like you have a miss in the motor? I'm fairly sure I've never even been close due to the fact that I watch for the "shift" light & if I see it & haven't shifted already, I make sure I get to it pronto. Lately I've been practicing & I find in my stock Z that it seems to "feel" like it has a sweet spot just before 7 g's on the tach. So I've been shifting between 6.5 & 7 as it seems stronger there than if I go to the shift light. Isn't the peak somewhere before 7 g's? Oh, I voted "no" on the poll. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

12-23-2005	#1
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,445	Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? Question as above in title. I remember awhile back someone was shocked at hitting the rev limiter. Even with a Harlan shift light (highly recommend it), I hit the limiter more than I'd like to admit. Think it does any harm if you back off or shift right away? Happy Holidays, stay safe and healthy. Ted Feder 95 ZR1 #106 Blk/Blk So. Calif. 80 degrees and sunny I would have reversed the poll, ie who has never hit the limiter, but this is easier. Last edited by tf95ZR1; 10-03-2020 at 01:03 AM. Reason: Wanted 2

12-24-2005	#8
Nick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 586	Re: Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? I've hit it twice, on the dyno. Fuel cuts off and the engine misses badly. Its not hard to notice __________________ Nick ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #32 - lapsed...

12-24-2005	#9
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? Doesn't sound like something I want to try. I usually shift around 6900 and it seems that is the power limit. __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

12-24-2005	#10
RICHARD TILL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852 Posts: 756	Re: Poll: Who has ever hit the rev limiter? i didnt know that there was a rev limiter. i assumed the limiter was bang-clang-clang-pow, ..."oh sheet".... never wound it up past 65 anyway. too many miles on this ole gal.