Can't rev past 4k RPM when parked...normal?

whitelightning011 · 07-02-2017, 09:35 PM

Hi all,

Just had a quick question. When I'm parked in my vehicle and rev the engine, it won't go past 4k RPM. Is this normal?

Thanks.

hzisfrom1994 · 07-02-2017, 09:45 PM

Yes it's normal.

Which is why I bought a manual instead.

Artos · 07-02-2017, 09:48 PM

Normal...word is it's not very good for the engine going over said 4k without having the resistance. I don't really understand the engineering / reason for it, but seems legit.

Marty McFlew · 07-02-2017, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Artos

Normal...word is it's not very good for the engine going over said 4k without having the resistance. I don't really understand the engineering / reason for it, but seems legit.

Not good. Back in the day when revving the engine close to redline you would get what is called valve float and would basically choke out your engine. Not sure about modern cars. I suspect it can still happen and maybe why its blocking you going past 4k

cleoent · 07-03-2017, 01:03 AM

Only for the autos. Probably to protect tranny from people revving up and slamming into gear.

fastball · 07-03-2017, 04:55 AM

Why are you reving the engine in park to begin with?

Not good for your engine.

hzisfrom1994 · 07-03-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fastball

Why are you reving the engine in park to begin with?

Not good for your engine.

You never rev your engine?

Spartan268 · 07-03-2017, 09:57 AM

Yes it's normal. I really only need to go up to 2-3k max in track mode if someone wants to hear her purr.

fastball · 07-03-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by hzisfrom1994

You never rev your engine?

Only when I'm about to accelerate. Clutch in, first gear engaged, ready for takeoff. And I don't go near 4k on the clutch dump. I'm not into replacing clutches or rear tires on brand new cars. Besides, I'm too old to rev my engine while I'm standing still like I'm 18 trying to impress some girls on the sidewalk or pretend I'm mean. I put it in first, let the clutch out, hammer it and go.

You want to hear my engine rev? Try to stay with me.

hzisfrom1994 · 07-03-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fastball

Only when I'm about to accelerate. Clutch in, first gear engaged, ready for takeoff. And I don't go near 4k on the clutch dump. I'm not into replacing clutches or rear tires on brand new cars. Besides, I'm too old to rev my engine while I'm standing still like I'm 18 trying to impress some girls on the sidewalk or pretend I'm mean. I put it in first, let the clutch out, hammer it and go.

You want to hear my engine rev? Try to stay with me.

So you know why people rev their cars at still but you still decide to ask "Why are you reving the engine in park to begin with?".

No need to be tough man.

fastball · 07-03-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hzisfrom1994

So you know why people rev their cars at still but you still decide to ask "Why are you reving the engine in park to begin with?".

No need to be tough man.

You and I have a stick. He has an automatic.

Big difference in reving the engine to accelerate and reving it for the hell of it.

I would think you'd understand that. Not being tough, it's common sense. Reving an engine in park is pointless and stupid. You think you're going to slam it into drive from park at 4k? lol

TJay74 · 07-03-2017, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hzisfrom1994

Yes it's normal.

Which is why I bought a manual instead.

Just a FYI, manual cant rev over 4k rpm in neutral as well.

SoCalCamaro93 · 07-03-2017, 05:53 PM

You will come to appreciate the limiter...if you have aftermarket exhaust. If you are ever pulled over for aftermarket exhaust and given a fix it ticket, take it to state sound test. They will test your decibel level. Legally, they won't be able to test the sound level due to the limiter and they need to be able to test above 4k RPM in order for the ticket to stick. Go in front of the judge with the paper that says it's not testable and boom. No more ticket and you get to keep your exhaust.

Spartan268 · 07-03-2017, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CreativeDawn

The one thing I've noticed at a still, those AMG C63's bark (well on Youtube). Not sure if I mentioned this but I was along side a pretty newer model C63 two days ago and our Camaro's (if modified right) sound almost exactly the same as an AMG in drive!

What kind of setup would the camaro require? Just curious

07-02-2017, 09:35 PM	#1
whitelightning011 Drives: '16 1SS A8 w/ NPP Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New York Posts: 117	Can't rev past 4k RPM when parked...normal? Hi all, Just had a quick question. When I'm parked in my vehicle and rev the engine, it won't go past 4k RPM. Is this normal? Thanks.

07-03-2017, 01:03 AM	#5
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	Only for the autos. Probably to protect tranny from people revving up and slamming into gear. __________________ Leo 2016 e-Force 2SS Instagram @cleoent

07-03-2017, 05:53 PM	#13
SoCalCamaro93 Drives: 2016 2SS, 2011 RS (past) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Central Coast Posts: 909 View My Garage	You will come to appreciate the limiter...if you have aftermarket exhaust. If you are ever pulled over for aftermarket exhaust and given a fix it ticket, take it to state sound test. They will test your decibel level. Legally, they won't be able to test the sound level due to the limiter and they need to be able to test above 4k RPM in order for the ticket to stick. Go in front of the judge with the paper that says it's not testable and boom. No more ticket and you get to keep your exhaust. __________________ Past: 2011 RS, 2013 ZL1 Current: 2016 2SS

07-02-2017, 09:45 PM	#2
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	Yes it's normal. Which is why I bought a manual instead.

07-02-2017, 09:48 PM	#3
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	Normal...word is it's not very good for the engine going over said 4k without having the resistance. I don't really understand the engineering / reason for it, but seems legit.

07-03-2017, 04:55 AM	#6
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Why are you reving the engine in park to begin with? Not good for your engine.

07-03-2017, 09:57 AM	#8
Spartan268 Drives: HB 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 518	Yes it's normal. I really only need to go up to 2-3k max in track mode if someone wants to hear her purr.

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