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Jpnyhc1le · 08-11-2015, 10:46 AM

Hey guys question about the rev limiter. Its set to 6800 on my car and i hit peak power at 6600 sometimes i hit my rev limiter. I was told the rev limiter is the car just stopping the flow of fuel. Cant be bad for the engine right? I would think it would be the same as just taking your foot off the gas really fast? I need a shift light lol

Demon War Horse · 08-11-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jpnyhc1le

Hey guys question about the rev limiter. Its set to 6800 on my car and i hit peak power at 6600 sometimes i hit my rev limiter. I was told the rev limiter is the car just stopping the flow of fuel. Cant be bad for the engine right? I would think it would be the same as just taking your foot off the gas really fast? I need a shift light lol

I would definitely get a shift light. I had one that was just a light with different RPM pills in it that would trigger the light. The factory tach is off, quite a bit actually, especially in first and second.

If you are making peak power at 6600 and the limiter is at 6800, I would do a 6400 or 6500 pill or setting for the shift light so that by the time you see it, and shift, you should be right about the top of the curve and away from the limiter.

It cuts fuel and spark, but I would try to stay off of it as much as possible personally.

Jpnyhc1le · 08-11-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

I would definitely get a shift light. I had one that was just a light with different RPM pills in it that would trigger the light. The factory tach is off, quite a bit actually, especially in first and second.

If you are making peak power at 6600 and the limiter is at 6800, I would do a 6400 or 6500 pill or setting for the shift light so that by the time you see it, and shift, you should be right about the top of the curve and away from the limiter.

It cuts fuel and spark, but I would try to stay off of it as much as possible personally.

Ok thats what im going to do, thanks for your help.

Knockoutpie · 08-11-2015, 12:58 PM

Yup learned this on my v6 and v8, after you hit the limit it feels like someone turned your engine off and on for a second, it feels like there's no power (because there isn't)

1KillerSS · 08-11-2015, 01:08 PM

No hitting the rev limiter is not the end of the world. A mechanical over rev can be. Your PCM does two things, cuts fuel, and closes the throttle blade. Do yourself a favor and get a shift light. I use the MSD shift light, part #8963. It has 4 RPM zones, or 4 gears you can set at different points.

You can set the first zone for 5500 and the second for say 6000. I call them zones because the shift light actually does not know what gear you're in. It only goes from 1 thru 4 from start to finish. If you downshift to another gear it will not know what gear you have downshifted into. So in effect you can have 4 separate settings for what you may want. All without changing any hardware, and the install is a snap.

vinman · 08-11-2015, 01:09 PM

I believe mine has a shift light in the hud on the g meter setting

v6maro · 08-11-2015, 01:26 PM

Directions to install ?

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v6maro · 08-11-2015, 01:26 PM

On 2014 v6

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1KillerSS · 08-11-2015, 01:29 PM

I have the link on my computer, and am not home. If you google that part number with the words "MSD 8963 installation instructions" it will take you right to it.

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Jpnyhc1le · 08-11-2015, 01:36 PM

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No hitting the rev limiter is not the end of the world. A mechanical over rev can be. Your PCM does two things, cuts fuel, and closes the throttle blade. Do yourself a favor and get a shift light. I use the MSD shift light, part #8963. It has 4 RPM zones, or 4 gears you can set at different points.

You can set the first zone for 5500 and the second for say 6000. I call them zones because the shift light actually does not know what gear you're in. It only goes from 1 thru 4 from start to finish. If you downshift to another gear it will not know what gear you have downshifted into. So in effect you can have 4 separate settings for what you may want. All without changing any hardware, and the install is a snap.

Just checked it out, thats the one im going with. Should this one be set early like 6400 rpm because theres a delay?

1KillerSS · 08-11-2015, 02:26 PM

You can set it however you prefer. I set mine to blink 500 RPMs early.

760bowtie · 08-11-2015, 02:43 PM

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Just checked it out, thats the one im going with. Should this one be set early like 6400 rpm because theres a delay?

Do you have a link to where you found it?

Jpnyhc1le · 08-11-2015, 02:48 PM

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8963

760bowtie · 08-11-2015, 02:49 PM

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http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8963

08-11-2015, 10:46 AM	#1
Jpnyhc1le Drives: 2013 camaro 1ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Long Island,ny Posts: 224	Rev limiter Hey guys question about the rev limiter. Its set to 6800 on my car and i hit peak power at 6600 sometimes i hit my rev limiter. I was told the rev limiter is the car just stopping the flow of fuel. Cant be bad for the engine right? I would think it would be the same as just taking your foot off the gas really fast? I need a shift light lol __________________ C.a.i. With air scoop, nw 102,fast 102, fast aluminum fuel rails, tsp 229/236 cam, prc 260 heads,1 7/8 lth,catless mid pipes, underdrive pulley,toyo r888 315's

08-11-2015, 12:58 PM	#4
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Yup learned this on my v6 and v8, after you hit the limit it feels like someone turned your engine off and on for a second, it feels like there's no power (because there isn't) __________________

08-11-2015, 01:08 PM	#5
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	No hitting the rev limiter is not the end of the world. A mechanical over rev can be. Your PCM does two things, cuts fuel, and closes the throttle blade. Do yourself a favor and get a shift light. I use the MSD shift light, part #8963. It has 4 RPM zones, or 4 gears you can set at different points. You can set the first zone for 5500 and the second for say 6000. I call them zones because the shift light actually does not know what gear you're in. It only goes from 1 thru 4 from start to finish. If you downshift to another gear it will not know what gear you have downshifted into. So in effect you can have 4 separate settings for what you may want. All without changing any hardware, and the install is a snap. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

08-11-2015, 01:09 PM	#6
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,461 View My Garage	I believe mine has a shift light in the hud on the g meter setting __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

08-11-2015, 01:29 PM	#9
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	I have the link on my computer, and am not home. If you google that part number with the words "MSD 8963 installation instructions" it will take you right to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

08-11-2015, 01:26 PM	#7
v6maro Drives: 2014 camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shreveport Posts: 171	Directions to install ? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

08-11-2015, 02:26 PM	#11
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	You can set it however you prefer. I set mine to blink 500 RPMs early. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

08-11-2015, 02:48 PM	#13
Jpnyhc1le Drives: 2013 camaro 1ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Long Island,ny Posts: 224	http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8963 __________________ C.a.i. With air scoop, nw 102,fast 102, fast aluminum fuel rails, tsp 229/236 cam, prc 260 heads,1 7/8 lth,catless mid pipes, underdrive pulley,toyo r888 315's