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Originally Posted by Emoto
Is everyone of the opinion that the red-line is not even a little bit overstated in order to protect owners? By that I mean maybe they label the red-line a little lower than the point where it really becomes a problem? Kind of like how you can reach E on the gas gauge and still have a little bit left. Am I nuts? LOL
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Maybe a bit for protection, but, a lot of the mechanical over revs take the engine WAY over fuel cut off. Saw a guy more than once downshifting from 4-3 and clutch was out at speeds up to 128mph. That's over 7700rpm for a short time as the car slows under braking (and engine compressional braking). That's a good way to go from braking to breaking!