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redline?

968 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  munkyv22  
#1 ·
I've had my 02' zx3 with the zetec motor (of course). My tach doesn't have a redline on it. It goes up to 7 G's like I'm sure you all know. What is the actual redline for this car? I would think if it couldn't go up to 7 they would put a redline on it, but I'm not sure and kinda scared to do it until I get an answer for sure. Also, if it makes any difference the only mods on my car are a custom catback exhaust, and I took the resonator off my air filter.
 
#2 ·
on a stock zetec. I believe the limiter is set for like 6750rpm... So you don't need to worry about getting to 7000 unless you have a chip or tune
 
#3 ·
and optimal shift points on that mottor are less than redline.
 
#5 ·
With the stock ECU, under normal conditions (throttle, not down-shifting), you can't redline that car.

But like everyone has said, you want to be shifting before that anyway.