rev limit at 6k?????

[acb_vtr]

has the vtr got a rev limiter???? and if so is there any point in removing it and can it be done???? sick of the sound of redline lol

[saunders]

has the vtr got a rev limiter???? and if so is there any point in removing it and can it be done???? sick of the sound of redline lol

Yes
No, not unless your car/cams max out at over 6500rpm
the sound is to warn you your driving like a fool:P

[Ryan]

6250.

why do you need to go higher on standard cam? are you incapable of changing gear?

the powerband is below that rev limit, so the car would be slower if it wasnt there, and also wouldnt be good for the engine.

[acb_vtr]

ok fair enough just as the power is there it goes and slutters on me like a c*nt just didnt know if there was some hidden power beyond redline lol am not driving like a fool just getting to know my car lol its new 2me

[Ste]

Only reason i can think of would be for 0-60 times, iirc the top whack in 2nd is 59mph.....

But imo if you're going over the limiter on stock parts youre not gonna be going over the limiter for long......

[Ryan]

Only reason i can think of would be for 0-60 times, iirc the top whack in 2nd is 59mph.....

But imo if you're going over the limiter on stock parts youre not gonna be going over the limiter for long......

but the standard cam wouldnt be producing its best power there, IRC it drops off after 5.5k on std 8v cam so you are actually loosing performance from over revving beyond the powerband.

std internals are actually quite solid, PSA are rumoured to have tested them to 12-14K...

its just pointless when the cam only produces power up to a set point.

[acb_vtr]

so im best getting out of gear just after 5500rpm????

[VTR-Chris-VTR]

Sounds like u basicly redline ur car all the time? thats not good........wud hate to be the next owner of ur car :homme:

[acb_vtr]

i have to lol compared to my old xr2i its shite lol just no grunt to it in 1st and 2nd
dont know what it should be like standard but have backbox, pipercross induction kit and a supposed 'racing clutch' from techniclutch but car just seems weak???

[acb_vtr]

and ive never managed to sell a car on theyve all gone to the skip in the sky lol

[Toad]

12-14 k! OMFG. That's awesome, lol!

If the engine is well looked after, and driven softly until up to temperature, there's nothing wrong with some high reving action! ;) Just don't take the piss and do it ALL the time. Another good tip, is when you start the engine from cold, wait 10 seconds before you drive off. The amount of people who start their cars and begin moving before they have virtually let go of the key is shocking! Very bad for the engine, as the oil hasn't had a chance to move into areas where its required.

[acb_vtr]

i let my car warm up for a bit everyday so it aint cold oil making my vtr shite lol it just the lack of bhp

[Toad]

Oil does a lot more than you think dear boy. ;)

[acb_vtr]

yh i know so on you saying this im gunna do an oil change lol and see iof it makes a differance to the performance its got new sparkies so will let you know was thinking a boost valve to try giv it a bita kick??am not spending grands on it but dont mind a couple of ton

[Toad]

Let's hope that when you drop the sump plug, you don't have to spoon it out! lol. Don't buy a boost valve, unless you want lose power...

[acb_vtr]

ok lol y not?wasnt gunna do cheap jobby but if you insist

[Toad]

Boost valves are for numpties, so steer clear of that old one. I meant the sump plug mate, on your car... I.e., let's hope the oil currently in there is still, err, oil? Hehe.

[acb_vtr]

yh oil that shit that leaves a puddle on my drive evrytime ive been working lol theres oil in it bit dark but runny and present lol so doubt il need a spoon

[williamsvts]

you answered your own question.....

you asked if it had a rev limit then said you keep hitting it????????????

[Japman]

you answered your own question.....

you asked if it had a rev limit then said you keep hitting it????????????

lol well spotted:y:

[bullit]

but the standard cam wouldnt be producing its best power there, IRC it drops off after 5.5k on std 8v cam so you are actually loosing performance from over revving beyond the powerband.

std internals are actually quite solid, PSA are rumoured to have tested them to 12-14K...

its just pointless when the cam only produces power up to a set point.

correcto

[MaRiO89]

Hitting the limiter isn't a problem..thats what its there for to stop over revving..Just dont hold it on the limiter for like 5 mins at a time..lol

As said on a standard cam my westy hits the limiter at 6500rpm..the redline starts at 6250rpm..The highest i rev mine is 6000rpm..Anymore than that and your just really dropping off the power..

If you want it to rev more get a more aggressive cam and have the rev limiter raised..

The Xr2i will feel quicker because its about 900 years old and has worse build quality than any french car..A VTR would play with one especially through the bends..

[MaRiO89]

Sounds like u basicly redline ur car all the time? thats not good........wud hate to be the next owner of ur car :homme:


LOL

You can talk..Dont think i have ever heard your car less than 5k rpm!! ;)