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not harmless...(research) timing chain stress (archive)
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Posted by (e) Steve on September 17, 2001 at 07:23:50:

In Reply to: Completely harmless. I do it all the time... (m) posted by Emission on September 16, 2001 at 22:55:21:


As long as you do it under acceleration (not downshifting) it is OK. It will prevent the car from redlining

I can now shift by listening to the sound of the engine, but every so often, the limiter "catches" me.

Remember, you can downshift and overrev the engine. Ouch = $$$$




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