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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Rev limit question

Ok, every once and awhile I'll have a little fun and try and get to redline, but my revs don't go past about 7k under load, but will when in neutral. I haven't checked the timing but I put in new plugs and wires. Is that rev limit there for a reason or could something be off? It's a 90 vert btw.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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An S5 NA shouldn't hit the rev limiter until something like 9k RPM. Redline is 8k RPM, and you should have no trouble reaching it.

A potential issue that could cause it to lose power up top is reduced flow from an injector or two, which would cause a lean hesitation. Or someone could have an aftermarket coil setup with a rev limiter.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Well, it's not an aftermarket coil setup, I know that for sure. It's fine putting some injector cleaner fluids in a rotory, right? I'll try doing that and see if it makes a difference. If that doesn't help, I'll make sure the timing is fine just to be sure.
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Now it's only going to about 6250 rpm. WTF?
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Have you checked you ignition system, plugs,wires and coils?
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