SilverGT300

whats up guys i just bought an 08 gt.
when i put in neutral and rev it it stops at about 5000 rpms

my moms 06 gt convertible lets rev it all the way? its an auto as well

any 08's expierence this

jahudso2

my 08 gt manual goes to 6k+

99flhr

Have to ask, just what do you hope to accomplish by free revving an engine to redline?

SilverGT300

louder exhuast note

jahudso2

NEVERrev your engine unless it is at operating temperature. Make sure the little needle that shows coolant temp is exactly in the middle between hot and cold before you sit there and rev the living h3ll out of your car.

SilverGT300

i know that already.

Riptide

Why must the engine be at operating temperature before you rev it?

cartel

I have rev mines cold before,,,,,its just fine.......Can you explain what happend to my car,becuase it's still working fine? Just trying to learn......

Ford_Dude

if you rev cold then you risk engine damage due to not being fully lubricated
sure oil has fully circulated after a couple sec but its not heated yet so its thicker and hasn't gotten to the narrower places

you might not notice it from once or twice but if you keep doing it then your "playing with fire"

the tighted spots aren't fully lubed yet so they could take damage
(connecting rod on the crank)
(main bearings)
ect

cartel

Ill never do that again,,,how stupped i was,,,I did it when i was working on my CAI