Rev cap in neutral

Hey guys, so i was revving a 2011 g37 in neutral while parked, and even when i floored it, the engine would cap at 5000 rpms, but red line is at 7000. Why is this? Can it be changed?

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Anonymous

Most cars have a rev limiter depending if you are in park, drive, etc. The rev limiter is there so you don’t damage your engine. You can remove it via modifying the ECU but I don’t see the point as it is protecting your engine.

06/03/2016 - 19:00 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

And the reason it’s a 5k vs 7 is because ur engine is not under load so it’s not safe to spin the engine that fast.

06/03/2016 - 19:01 |
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Jia the Supra Fanboy

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Ahh, good explanation. Thanks!
I wanted to know if i could get the beautiful redline sound when parked, but I guess there’s a good reason I can’t.

06/03/2016 - 20:15 |
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Anonymous

This is a factory rev limiter so you don’t damage your engine. only way to change it is ECU remap (or ECU swap).. anyway I really don’t suggest revving an engine while in P or N over 3,500 or 4,000rpms. Floor it while in gear you’ll be bashing the engine for a good reason haha :)

06/03/2016 - 22:32 |
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Anonymous

Makes for a good launch control

06/04/2016 - 01:46 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

also severely damages the transmission

06/04/2016 - 02:10 |
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