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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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I tapped the limiter three times in the first 2600 miles on my 11GT and have had no problems what so ever.

I used to be a Porsche guy and the newer P-Car ECUs record both the total number of throttle related over-revs and any mechanical over-revs. They say that you void the warranty after three mechanical over-revs but there is no issue with throttle over-rev.

The point is, the rev limiter is there for a reason and that is to ensure your engine is protected from your right foot. A mechanical over-rev would happen if you missed your 3-4 shift and instead did a 3-2. In that case the ECU can't do anything to protect the engine from over-rev and then you're in trouble.

Your engine should be just fine.
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Sikest
A mechanical over-rev would happen if you missed your 3-4 shift and instead did a 3-2. In that case the ECU can't do anything to protect the engine from over-rev and then you're in trouble
Seen a video of someone doing that down the drag strip by accident. It wasn't pretty lol.
Old Aug 21, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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I did the same thing as redlining the car then ater that the check engine light started blinking for about 15-20 seconds then turned off....do you guys know if that is normal?
Old Aug 21, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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this thread is 2 and a half years old bud, they may not answer
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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i hit the rev limiter in my 2003 mustang prob 200+ times, no issues

ive hit it in my 2011 atleast 50 times probably(mainly when missing 2nd gear), the stock tune really kills the power for a bit after hitting the limiter on the 2011+'s

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