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Okay, so the RX-8 has a redline of 9000 RPM. Very nice. I've been pondering though....what kind of damage would there be to a rotary engine if you "over revved" it?? Seeing as it has no valves and valvetrain, I don't see what could break.
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cant rev it past 10K unless u have a new ecu....
and according to rotary study's u can rev it 25K and nothing should brake you'll need stronger internal gears and something else, i dont remember the article fully...
and according to rotary study's u can rev it 25K and nothing should brake you'll need stronger internal gears and something else, i dont remember the article fully...
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Originally posted by RacingDynamcs
according to rotary study's u can rev it 25K and nothing should brake
according to rotary study's u can rev it 25K and nothing should brake
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...please.
anyhoo, the imposed rev limit (fuel cut) is at 9.5k.
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i really dont remember the link but the info is online...
rotary cut off is 9.5K ??? have u seen the rx8 laguna seca video?? he reved it to 9.6 and 9.7 before shifting and their was no cut off
rotary cut off is 9.5K ??? have u seen the rx8 laguna seca video?? he reved it to 9.6 and 9.7 before shifting and their was no cut off
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Originally posted by RacingDynamcs
i really dont remember the link but the info is online...
rotary cut off is 9.5K ??? have u seen the rx8 laguna seca video?? he reved it to 9.6 and 9.7 before shifting and their was no cut off
i really dont remember the link but the info is online...
rotary cut off is 9.5K ??? have u seen the rx8 laguna seca video?? he reved it to 9.6 and 9.7 before shifting and their was no cut off
only that annoying beep from 8500(i think) till the redline.
Sup with that ?
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it's an RX tradition. the engine is smooth, and approaches redline fast... it's just an audible warning to shift, and you can use it to time shifts, to avoid bouncing it off the limiter.
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it's an RX tradition. the engine is smooth, and approaches redline fast... it's just an audible warning to shift, and you can use it to time shifts, to avoid bouncing it off the limiter.
it's an RX tradition. the engine is smooth, and approaches redline fast... it's just an audible warning to shift, and you can use it to time shifts, to avoid bouncing it off the limiter.
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Originally posted by RacingDynamcs
cant rev it past 10K unless u have a new ecu....
cant rev it past 10K unless u have a new ecu....
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