bird2002

Just got an 02 TA and Im wondering what the rev limiter is set at? Is it safe to go that high? Ive seen the hypertechs that raise the limiters and allow you to shift higher keeping the vehicle in the power band. Is that a good or bad idea?

calongo_SS

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Bad idea to raise the rev limiter w/ the stock valve train. It really won't get you any more performance anyway as you'll get out of the cars power band w/ stock cam.. I believe stock is 6100 or 6200, and yes you'll be fine taking it there.

bird2002

I talked to a guy with a formula and he was telling me that our tachs are slow and lagging, which makes it easier to tap the rev limiter, is that true or has anyone heard this or can confirm??

calongo_SS

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W/ a stock motor it's not too bad, maybe 100 rpms behind of so. Add 100 hp and it starts getting much worse, lagging 3-400 rpms.

Jimmard

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It all depends on how fast the engine is revving up. For example, if you are in first gear, it will be much slower than if you were in 5th gear. First gear lag in my car is probly about 500rpms. I was sick of that so I bought a shift light. Now I rarely even look at my tach. Rev limiter stock is 6200 rpms. When Racing I try to shift at 6199 . The shift light is set at 5800 so it gives me time to react to it lighting up.

67Firebird455

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With my 4.10's, that tach lagged SOOOO bad... The gears were gone so fast that you could hardly watch the tach anyway, better off feeling the power or listening to the engine to know when to shift, that's what I do.