redlining

D_Train · 05-31-2007, 06:21 PM

how bad is redlining for your car? I have never put my car past 4k yet, but I know it taps its power around 5400? (86.5 NA).

I always want to just floor it but i'm nervous

supramacist · 05-31-2007, 06:51 PM

You'll feel a severe power cut when you go to high. Stay right under the red mark and you'll be fine.

D_Train · 05-31-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramacist

You'll feel a sever power cut when you go to high. Stay right under the red mark and you'll be fine.

Fine as in, do it whenever you "feel the need for speed" ? lol

you don't want to make it a habit right?

isn't that how BHG's happen?

supramacist · 05-31-2007, 09:20 PM

I said keep it under the red and you'll be fine.

Ultimately you never want to red line and if you find that you do, somewhat frequently. Then you may want to concider a shift light.

88Tsupra · 06-01-2007, 05:12 AM

hope this help but when i was racing my friend in an empty wide street i notice that when i pass 5500rpm the car just dropped in power and when i get my turbo timer it told me that 5500 is peak power so now if im just being stupid i shift at 5800 or so and stay away from the 6500 shift

Supra2NR · 06-01-2007, 09:10 PM

What turbo timer are you talking about

Cuz most turbo timers jus keep the car running after u turn the key off

j3pz · 06-02-2007, 01:05 AM

your tt speaks to you? that would just freak me out...

tt: "shift now"
me: "not yet"
tt: "shift now"
me: "why am i hearing voices???"
tt: "bitch you better shift right now or ill blow this shat up!"
me: "wow thats some good reefer..."

cre · 06-02-2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by D_Train

how bad is redlining for your car?

It really depends on the engine and clutch. Some of the MKIII's I've met would drop dead if pushed that hard. Mine will do it all day long. With cars as old as ours the published power specs are typically worthless.

I don't recommend always hammering on it and if you've never pushed it hard don't just start revving it to the top all the time. If something's going to give it's better it does it with less load on it.

88Tsupra · 06-04-2007, 03:40 AM

im using the HKS turbo timer Type-1 it offers 0-60 time lap time and etc and yes it does tell me my peak power it was worth the 110bux i paid for it

supramacist · 06-04-2007, 04:19 PM

I say load that b_itch. If it's going to go it's going to go.

Nothing you can do, except make sure it's a fabulous show.

We should all buy new z cars and thrash our supras.

05-31-2007, 06:21 PM	#1
D_Train 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 214	redlining how bad is redlining for your car? I have never put my car past 4k yet, but I know it taps its power around 5400? (86.5 NA). I always want to just floor it but i'm nervous

05-31-2007, 06:51 PM	#2
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	You'll feel a severe power cut when you go to high. Stay right under the red mark and you'll be fine. Last edited by supramacist; 06-05-2007 at 01:54 PM.

05-31-2007, 09:20 PM	#4
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I said keep it under the red and you'll be fine. Ultimately you never want to red line and if you find that you do, somewhat frequently. Then you may want to concider a shift light. Last edited by supramacist; 06-01-2007 at 02:03 PM.

06-01-2007, 05:12 AM	#5
88Tsupra 12psi boost Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long beach, CA Posts: 252	hope this help but when i was racing my friend in an empty wide street i notice that when i pass 5500rpm the car just dropped in power and when i get my turbo timer it told me that 5500 is peak power so now if im just being stupid i shift at 5800 or so and stay away from the 6500 shift __________________ 88turbo targa-white original Pin Stripe custom intake-Tenzo filter.....Momo racing seats and steering wheel... apexi exhaust tip-custom 3" piping. Replaced with RSR GT II NGK plug and wires HID conversion head lights HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 (in black) Tial BOV BIC DDP

06-01-2007, 09:10 PM	#6
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	What turbo timer are you talking about Cuz most turbo timers jus keep the car running after u turn the key off __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

06-02-2007, 01:05 AM	#7
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	your tt speaks to you? that would just freak me out... tt: "shift now" me: "not yet" tt: "shift now" me: "why am i hearing voices???" tt: "bitch you better shift right now or ill blow this shat up!" me: "wow thats some good reefer..." __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

06-04-2007, 03:40 AM	#9
88Tsupra 12psi boost Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long beach, CA Posts: 252	im using the HKS turbo timer Type-1 it offers 0-60 time lap time and etc and yes it does tell me my peak power it was worth the 110bux i paid for it __________________ 88turbo targa-white original Pin Stripe custom intake-Tenzo filter.....Momo racing seats and steering wheel... apexi exhaust tip-custom 3" piping. Replaced with RSR GT II NGK plug and wires HID conversion head lights HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 (in black) Tial BOV BIC DDP

06-04-2007, 04:19 PM	#10
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I say load that b_itch. If it's going to go it's going to go. Nothing you can do, except make sure it's a fabulous show. We should all buy new z cars and thrash our supras.