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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 12:22 AM
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Quick redline question

hey, gotta 90 turbo rx7 with intake and rb turbo back exhaust with proper fuel mods. i was cruising in 3rd gear at 6-7000 rpm and accidently went into 2nd gear only for 2 seconds or so and went past 8 for about 2 seconds.. engine only has 7000 km on it. should i worry? its a mazda remanf. engine..

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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 12:36 AM
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Nope. Redline for S5 cars is actually a lot closer to 8000 rpm then 7000.
Besides, you have a one year warranty on the engine
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 01:04 AM
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all the turbos are 7000 redline. but I think thats a lack of turbo size /fuel reason. not under load it should take 8000 considering they are basicly the same as N/A.
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