How often do you redline your Z? Is it bad for the car?

scionide

Redline it away, just don't accidentally go from 3rd down to 2nd while you're redlining =P

megalapagas

Even if he did "Accidently" Auto Tranny won't let you

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Akurei

Well the way this car is setup, you dont get your HP peak/powerband until 7000rpms. Torques peak is at 5200rpm. This motor was built as a high reving engine. I always shift a little after the powerband. Most people when they race shift at the powerband, + or -

But I aint saying its not damaging the engine. Just saying the engine was built to handle it.

Mike

On my supercharged 350z, at the drag strip I misshifted the 3-4 into a 3-2 at redline. the tach needle swung all the way around to the 6 oclock position momentarily before I got the clutch back in. Fortunately no damage.

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djtodd

Pucker moment lol

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