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> Rev limiter, Any way of using one on a 4?
jgiroux67
post Aug 15 2004, 08:04 PM
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Is there any way of installing some sort of rev limiter on a stock 73 4 cylinder?
I could just invision letting someone drive my car and they would over rev it and do damage. Also I like to get carried away at times
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post Aug 15 2004, 08:06 PM
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Any kind of aftermarket ignition box will work, such as the MSD 6AL, Jacobs, Mallory, etc, etc.

I need one myself... The 2270 will spin to 7500 with ease and keep pulling... I found that out this past Auto-X!!!

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post Aug 15 2004, 08:16 PM
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you can get a rev-limiting rotor for your stock 4banger
cuts the fun at 5800, iirc

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post Aug 15 2004, 08:17 PM
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You could always purchase a rev limiting rotor. I've used them before and they are cheap insurance and easy to add.

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post Aug 15 2004, 08:24 PM
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Crane makes a box with a limiter....I have one on Frank's motor and the Dodge with the blower.....
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post Aug 15 2004, 08:35 PM
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I use the rev limiting rotor on my car, came with it. It works.
New they are $75ish.

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post Aug 15 2004, 08:41 PM
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Pelican sells the rotors for less than $21. There may be other parts houses that sell for less...

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post Aug 15 2004, 09:09 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Aug 15 2004, 07:35 PM)
I use the rev limiting rotor on my car, came with it.

very first thing that went into the trash when i bought my car ...

i don't like anyone to tell me when they *think* my revs are too high.
it's a control thing, you know.
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post Aug 15 2004, 09:30 PM
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Hey, nice to see you posting again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

We're you on a milage break-in road trip?

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post Aug 15 2004, 09:50 PM
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I have a Crane xr700(not yet installed) would that have a rev limiter and at what rpm?
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post Aug 15 2004, 10:44 PM
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nope, it don't

but you'll like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 15 2004, 10:58 PM
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Damn it! So how can i use a rev limiter with the xr700?
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post Aug 15 2004, 11:02 PM
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buy the damn rotor already!!

seriously, that's the easiest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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post Aug 15 2004, 11:17 PM
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QUOTE(nebreitling @ Aug 15 2004, 09:02 PM)
buy the damn rotor already!!

seriously, that's the easiest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

Whoa bud! Dont get hostile. JK (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 16 2004, 12:59 AM
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I have a rotor.. but I doubt you'd want to use it.. unknown condition...

Just buy a rotor man... You dont need to be spinnin your engine past 5800(or whatever it is) anyways...
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post Aug 16 2004, 07:36 AM
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One thing about the rev limiting rotors is it's not supposed to be used as a shift light. In other words, don't be hitting it all the time, it's not a soft touch limiter.

When you hit the rev limit it grounds out killing the ignition. This loading and unloading the engine can cause rod bearing babbit over time, not good. This rotor is made for blown shifts and the like, so it won't hurt to hit it once and a while, just don't be hitting it all the time.
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post Aug 16 2004, 08:24 AM
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I can't remember the specifics...
but years ago, before we went electromotive we would buy a rev limiting rotor from a 911 to fit on our -4 race car.

Instead of 5800 you had a higher option, I believe 6300 or something like that....

I somehow think it was from a 1971 911T, but could be way off...

or buy the -4 rotor for 25bucks.

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post Aug 16 2004, 02:58 PM
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Ya I definitaly plan on buying the rotor. Im getting because of a precautionary measure not because I want to use it as some sort of device telling me when to shift. My ears do that.

So thanks everyone!
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