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Old 03-17-2004, 11:48 AM
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say you hit the rev limiter on the 1-2 or 2-3 shift...the stock rev limiter pulls fuel if im not mistaken obviously thats not good for any motor is it a hit or miss thing with an auto whereas youll blow the motor or have people done it time and time again with no major issues? Also would it be wise to try and adjust/upgrade your ignition so it cuts spark instead of fuel?

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Originally Posted by foff667
say you hit the rev limiter on the 1-2 or 2-3 shift...the stock rev limiter pulls fuel if im not mistaken obviously thats not good for any motor is it a hit or miss thing with an auto whereas youll blow the motor or have people done it time and time again with no major issues? Also would it be wise to try and adjust/upgrade your ignition so it cuts spark instead of fuel?

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best bet is to get a window switch.
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not good for your motor if you hit it all the time.Ive hit it once or twice on my m6 different times.I agree window switch.
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I have done it when my old tranny started slipping. I haven't had any problems. U can do the window switch but for my setup I don't want it.

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usually rev limiter = nitrous backfire

It all depends on how hard you lay on the limiter. I've seen people tap the limiter and save it by letting off the juice asap. I've also seen people blow the lid right off and crack the intake.

Don't press your luck and stay off the limiter while spraying. A window switch is a good saftey investment
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Originally Posted by The Guy in MY 99TA
I have done it when my old tranny started slipping. I haven't had any problems. U can do the window switch but for my setup I don't want it.

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why would you not want a window switch, or RPM activated switch, (for high rpm cutoff only)

I see this responce all the time, but never understand why.

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Originally Posted by Slow TA
best bet is to get a window switch.
Yep, I got one too.
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Yes, a window switch will work well to keep you out of trouble. Sent you a PM.
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definatrly a window switch. a ignition upgrade will be wasted, stock ignition is an overkill if you ask me.
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window switch....
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thanks guys
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I plan on setting my Harlan @ 2800-5800 but I am concerned that in the event of a missed shift there will still be some nitrous/fuel (wet system) left inside the manifold. I would hate to back off the window switch any more so I guess this is as good as it gets?




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