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Old 02-13-08, 07:02 PM
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why are auto FD's rev limited??

Just wondering why this is. I Noticed at 7k rpm i get a buzzer and the car just doesnt want to go anywhere. I can feel that it can keep going but the computer just won't let it. It's set as the auto's redline on the gauge where as the manuals go to 7.5-8 IIRC. Is there a way I can change that?

I am in no position to get a manual so this option is out.

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Probably just a function to keep the torque converter from freaking out due to...some damned black-magic ******* thing they do.

I have found it is not hard to go over 7K, if you are boosting hard and accelerating fast, especially if you are using the 'hold' feature, I can easily get 7400, sometimes 7600 rpm. Yeah, it starts beeping at me at 7000 but I sometimes ignore it...lol!
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I constantly utilize the hold function but it feels like i hit a brick wall every time it gets to the red. it feels exactly like hesitation but i know its the computer.
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Sounds like your rev limiter is working a bit better than mine. Really it is kind of academic, you really aren't making any more ponies at 8K over 7K.
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Off topic here but I've always been curious as to how well auto fd's handle engine mods. Being a 2nd gen auto owner i've always been told the auto won't handle much more than stock hp/torque. But I do know many auto fd's are modded.
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i can get my auto without hold to 7500. i let off when this happens though
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