Do i rev my Alto too hard?!

BUXX · 31st January 2009, 19:13

hi guys!

i have a query about my 5yr old Alto Lxi..
the recommended max speed for 3rd gear is 80kmph.
sometimes when i am overtaking,I need to revv the car in the same3rd gear& i touch 60-70 in 3rd.
Now my Q is whether thats harmful for the engine somehow?
&secondly,wat would happen if i keep revving beyond 80 in 3rd. he he!!

speedzak · 31st January 2009, 20:35

The RPM limiter will kick in to save your engine from exploding off. So, keep revvin!

Btw, the 3rd gear can take the car upto 110kmph! With slight mods, it will go more!

aerohit · 1st February 2009, 02:00

no harm

except less fuel economy

Atlblkz06 · 1st February 2009, 08:45

You cant rev it past redline - fuel cutout will prevent that. (Should..)

However it is possible to over-rev by accelerating to 100km in 3rd, and then dropping it into second and letting go of the clutch. There is a good chance you engine will blow up. I'll see if you "he he!!" then lol

anupmathur · 1st February 2009, 09:35

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Originally Posted by BUXX

the recommended max speed for 3rd gear is 80kmph.
sometimes when i am overtaking,I need to revv the car in the same3rd gear& i touch 60-70 in 3rd.

Rev on happily! You're actually doing the engine a favour by doing this once in a while!

HappyWheels · 1st February 2009, 10:24

Carry on! Just do not do it for an extended period. But say, why do you want to do it? Unless you are racing full time... are you?

BUXX · 3rd February 2009, 07:33

Thx everyone for replying!!
so i can revv the bajeebers outta the alto.occasionally.

HappyWheels · 3rd February 2009, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUXX

...so i can revv the bajeebers outta the alto.occasionally.

Yup; and that is the key word - 'occasionally'.

bblost · 3rd February 2009, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Rev on happily! You're actually doing the engine a favour by doing this once in a while!

+1.

I feel the same way about it.
and not just about engine but everything in life. Once in a while just push it harder than you normally would.

31st January 2009, 19:13	#1
BUXX BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 668 Thanked: 381 Times	Do i rev my Alto too hard?! hi guys! i have a query about my 5yr old Alto Lxi.. the recommended max speed for 3rd gear is 80kmph. sometimes when i am overtaking,I need to revv the car in the same3rd gear& i touch 60-70 in 3rd. Now my Q is whether thats harmful for the engine somehow? &secondly,wat would happen if i keep revving beyond 80 in 3rd. he he!!
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31st January 2009, 20:35	#2
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	The RPM limiter will kick in to save your engine from exploding off. So, keep revvin! Btw, the 3rd gear can take the car upto 110kmph! With slight mods, it will go more!
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1st February 2009, 02:00	#3
aerohit BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India Posts: 978 Thanked: 980 Times	no harm except less fuel economy
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1st February 2009, 08:45	#4
Atlblkz06 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 164 Thanked: 20 Times	You cant rev it past redline - fuel cutout will prevent that. (Should..) However it is possible to over-rev by accelerating to 100km in 3rd, and then dropping it into second and letting go of the clutch. There is a good chance you engine will blow up. I'll see if you "he he!!" then lol
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1st February 2009, 10:24	#6
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Carry on! Just do not do it for an extended period. But say, why do you want to do it? Unless you are racing full time... are you?
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3rd February 2009, 07:33	#7
BUXX BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 668 Thanked: 381 Times	Thx everyone for replying!! so i can revv the bajeebers outta the alto.occasionally.
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