BrandonDrecksage said:what is the real redline? because i've read 6200rpms, 6750 rpms and 6000rpms...which one is it? I don't have my focus yet, but am doing research. And don't say redline is the red part on the tach because the red part started at 8k on my rx7 but would rev all the way to 9k.
The "red line" is exaclty that, just a part of the teach that is painted red, it has no physical significance, nothing changes in your car when the redline is reached; this is why your rx7 would rev to 9k. The rev limiter is where the computer cuts off fuel injection into the cylinders (6750 on zetec). The North American Focus does not have a "redline" on the tach, most likely for some ridiculous reason that will never be discovered by us mere mortals. The purpose of the red on a tach is to tell you that you probably aren't getting any more power at those rpms and are most likely going to cause some udue damage if you keep the needle there for too long.BrandonDrecksage said:And don't say redline is the red part on the tach because the red part started at 8k on my rx7 but would rev all the way to 9k.
Thanks for the idea. Now my question is would the SE model (non tach.) gauge cluster be a direct refit to my dash? The reason I ask is that I don't want my in dash gauge cluster to look jumbled with the non used stock tach.sdwndr85 said:get a good 5in. tach with shift point light if u r having trouble shifting at the desired rpm range. ya set a desired rpm shift point and the light blinks when to shift. very handy tool mounts anywhere, i have mine just a hare above dash. ya can actually order it direct from Ford out of their online catalog : ]
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bingo, and thats why my response was simple. 6k as it is... hint why i said red"line"...dunno how such a simple question goes into answers with power curve's, limiters and all that fun stuff.dan81 said:The "red line" is exaclty that, just a part of the teach that is painted red, it has no physical significance, nothing changes in your car when the redline is reached; this is why your rx7 would rev to 9k. The rev limiter is where the computer cuts off fuel injection into the cylinders (6750 on zetec). The North American Focus does not have a "redline" on the tach, most likely for some ridiculous reason that will never be discovered by us mere mortals. The purpose of the red on a tach is to tell you that you probably aren't getting any more power at those rpms and are most likely going to cause some udue damage if you keep the needle there for too long.