civic tvpe r rev limit

[stokesy12]

Hi, I have just bounced my engine off the rev limit, i didn't mean to at all. I was just wondering if i would have done any damage to my engine or the vtec system? If any one could tell me i would be greatful

[Sparky]

No, it will be fine. That's why the electronic limiter is there, to prevent damage to the car.

Welcome to TSN

[AdamCTR]

your car will be fine mate, as sparky said its all electronically protected, just try not to make it regular habit just incase

[stokesy12]

Cheers lads. Has put my mind to rest.

[D1MAC]

Don't worry in the slightest - it's one tough engine (as long as you look after it). Whatever people think about in terms of lack of torque, top 'endiness' etc, it's top dollar engineering and it will take this, as long as you aren't stupid. Mine doesn't even swallow oil and it gets the full range of welly application (over nearly 50k now).

Just make sure you check the oil every couple of weeks/500 miles and you will have no problems. Front suspension is a different matter though

[Stoogie]

bouncing off the limiter at any revs puts strain on your engine, but you would have done nothing to your engine. I have KPro and my rev limiter is set at 8600, so 8200 limiter is a real safe limit. Just don't hold on the limiter for to long, enjoy the vtec feel

[drpellypo]

I used to bounce the MX5 off the limiter at every gear change. It was uber fun! I wouldn't recommend it though...

But as said, doing it once certainly wont have done any harm.